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TABLE OF CONTENTS Top Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . 7 Day Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fishing Report . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Golf Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Golf Tournaments . . . . . . . . 16 Book Nook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Restaurant Profile . . . . . . . . 34 Boating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Event Advance . . . . . . . . . . 44 Lake Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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TOP EVENTS In May
Happy Mother’s Day Versailles Chamber of Commerce on Facebook The Made in Missouri Showcase will be held in downtown Versailles May 7 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All homemade or homegrown products will be for sale. Hosted by the Versailles Chamber of Commerce. For more information, go to https://versailleschamber.com/made-in-mo-showcase.
To the dedicated moms who give their all to raise great kids, we salute you and everything you do. Thank you for bringing so much love, joy and support to your families and our community! From all of us at
Charity Event The Treasure Island Casino Benkids Tickets for youth/ efit will be held at Jolly Roger’s May 14 from 3-6 p.m. Casino-style are also available. games will be played, food and drinks will be served. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door with proceeds benefiting Wonderland Camp. For more information, go to http://www.treasureislandcasinobenefit.com.
Free Concerts The Greater Lake Area Chorale is hosting their spring concerts at venues around the Lake area. The theme for the concert series is “Celebrate Music.” There is no admission but free-will donations are welcome. Saturday and Sunday concerts are held at 2 p.m. and Monday concert begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call 314-608-1626. SCHEDULE May 1: Lake Ozark Christian Church May 7: Kent Memorial Lutheran Church, Sunrise Beach May 9: First Baptist Church, Eldon May 15: New Life Nazarene, Camdenton May 22: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Camdneton
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 5-8 • The 34th annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Car Show will be held along the Bagnell Dam Strip. A maximum of 1,000 participants register their vehicles in a variety of classes. Thursday is participant registration at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Show hours are Friday 12-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Awards are presented at 1 p.m. Sunday on the main stage. For more information, go to www. magicdragoncarshow.com. 7 • The annual Harbor Hop will be held at more than 40 participating waterfront bars, restaurants and marinas. Draw a card at each stop to make a poker hand. A variety of prizes are awarded. Hands must be turned in by 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.funlake. com/harborhop. 7 • Lake Regional Hospital will host the 13th annual Fun Run/ Walk. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. in the parking lot with the run starting at 8 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the Lake Regional Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation department. Registration is $30. Medals will be awarded in various age groups. Online registration and printable registration forms are available at lakeregional.com/FunRun or by contacting Lake Regional Public Relations at 573-348-8222. 7 • The Made in Missouri Showcase will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Versailles. Vendors with all Missouri-made and grown products will be available on Jasper Street. For more information, contact the Versailles Chamber of Commerce at 573-378-4401. 7 • The Greater Lake Area Chorale will host a concert at Kent Memorial Lutheran Church in Sunrise Beach at 2 p.m. Admission is free but donations welcome. 9 • The Greater Lake Area Chorale will host a concert at the First Baptist Church of Eldon at 7 p.m. Admission is free but donations welcome. 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Drop in knitMay 6 - 19, 2022
ting/crochet from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Paint Box Cafe in Palisades Village on Hwy KK in Osage Beach. All skill levels are welcome. For more information call 573-374-6927 11 • Grandparents Raising/Caring for Grandchildren Support Group Meeting will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association Regional Training Center – Upper Level, 4821 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach. The group provides physical, emotional, spiritual and personal support. Lunch is provided. RSVP w/text or call: Deb 573-280-1659 or email: Crystal crystal@mofosteradopt.com by Monday, May 9, to reserve your seat. 12 • Lake Area Fiber Artists Guild meets from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Community Christian Church, N Bus 5 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. 13 • St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. Leo’s Hall ( Lower Level ), 176 Marian Drive, Laurie, is hosting a CBCO blood drive from 12 noon to 5 p.m. A free T-shirt for all donors while supplies last. Appointments are not necessary but to schedule an appointment call 417-2275006 or go to www.cbco.org/ donate-blood. 13 • Hot Summer Nights on the Bagnell Dam Strip will be held from 5-10 p.m. rain or shine. The event is free for participants and spectators. All makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome to park along the Strip. For more information, go to https://www.facebook. com/cruisehotsummernights. 14 • A car show will be held at the Camden County Museum from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Rain date is June 11. Entry fee is $15. For more information call 573-3467191 or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org. 14 • The Treasure Island Casino Benefit for Wonderland Camp will be held at Jolly Rog-
ers from 3-6 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door and includes an appetizer bar, two drink tickets and $100 in chips to play. Table sponsorships avaliable. Tickets for those who cannot gamble is $15 and includes food and nonalcoholic beverage. For more information, go to www.treasureislandcasinobenefit.com. 14 • Stark Caverns Spring Festival will be held featuring over 50 craft vendors, food and cave tours from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, go to www. starkcaverns.com. 15 • The Greater Lake Area Chorale will host a concert at the New Life Nazarene Church in Camdenton at 2 p.m. Admission is free but donations welcome. 17 • Camden County Republican Club’s May meeting will feature candidates for Circuit Clerk Karen Clopton and Kayla Henry; candidates for Prosecuting Attorney Caleb Cunningham (Incumbent) and Richelle Grosvenor; candidates for District 5 Associate Judge Heather Miller (Incumbent) and Ryan Bridges. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Community Christian Church, 1064 N Business Route 5, Camdenton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. You do not need to be a member to attend. 19, 20 & 22 • The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre will present a dessert theater production of “Curtain Up.” Admission to this production will be $20 for play including dessert, coffee or tea. Audience members are welcome to BYOB, with doors opening Thursday and Friday at 6 p.m. and the play at 7 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m. Sunday with play starting at 2 p.m. Seating will be at dining tables. For reservations and seat assignment call 573-8360934. 21 • Second annual PACT 5K Walk & Run, Rock Island Park, Eldon. Fund raiser for Lake of the Ozarks Stop Human Trafficking Coalition that helps aid children who have been sold or exploited. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. There will also be a silent auction. Pre-registration
for the 5K is $20, day of race is $25. Medals will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for walkers and runners. All participants will receive free T-shirt. .www. raceentry.com/2nd-annual-5kwalk-and-run/race-information. 21 • A trivia night will be held at the Camden County Historical Society at 7 p.m. Cost is $10. For more information, go to www.camdencountymuseum. org. 21 • The Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council will host the 4th annual Water Safety Seminar from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Free admission and free vessel inspections, along with vendors, speakers, and boating safety/ life jacket safety information. To register, go to www.LOZWaterSafetyCouncil.com/events. 22 • The Greater Lake Area Chorale will host a concert at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Camdenton at 2 p.m. Admission is free but donations welcome. 26 • Civil War Roundtable will meet at 6 p.m. at the Camden County Museum in Linn Creek. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Civil War, Post-Civil War and the Indian Wars is welcome to attend. 26 • Laurie Elks Blood Drive,11 a.m.-5 p.m., Upstairs Banquet Room, Elks Lodge, 175 Elks Lane, Laurie. Culver’s in Osage Beach has donated coupons for a pint of frozen custard for each pint of blood donated. To make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ElksLaurie, or contact William Ramm at 573-355-4106 or william.ramm@redcross.org. For eligibility questions call the Red Cross at 866-236-3276 or visit the Red Cross website www.redcrossblood.org. Walkins are welcome, but appointments are recommended.
June 1 • American Legion Post 624 in Sunrise Beach serves their famous chicken wing dinner from 5-7pm. Cost is $12-4 piece dinner; $6-2 piece dinner and $2single wing. Mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables included. VACATION NEWS 7
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DAY TRIP story by Connye Griffin | photos by Al Griffin
The past lives large in Fulton
Above: America’s National Churchill Museum. At right: A classic restaurant still operating in Fulton is Bek’s where Westminster students, faculty, and visitors make memories.
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ome people loom large in imagination. One such person, nicknamed The Roaring Lion, is Sir Winston Churchill who, as Prime Minister, became an architect for Europe’s victory against Nazi Germany. Churchill cultivated a partnership with U. S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Some say these two world leaders saved the future. Recent History
As Armistice Day, early in November nears, a trip to Fulton, Missouri may be in order. There in the 1930s, Westminster College initiated a lecture series. The seventh lecturer was Churchill in 1946. His post-World War II lecture titled “The Iron Curtain Speech” infused global policies and inspired a local private college to undertake a global mission. Westminster and its trustees salvaged a bombed-out 17th century church designed by Christopher Wren. Set for destruction after air raids over London, the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, was saved and shipped stone by stone to Fulton where it houses America’s National Churchill Museum. Inside visitors will learn much about the long loving marriage between Churchill and his wife, Churchill’s talent as an artist and writer, his skills and tenacity as Prime Minister, and his vision for a partnership between the U. S. and the U. K. 10 VACATION NEWS
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DAY TRIP Auto History
Another feature of the 20th century looming large in imaginations is the automobile, and Fulton provides a quick trip back in time at the Auto World Museum. A local businessman, William E. Backer, recognized the link between the auto and our lives. He collected representative autos from a doctor’s buggy and an 1896 Ford to modern classics manufactured in the 1970s and 1980s. The museum is open for group tours by appointment and regular tours Friday through Sunday from May 1 to December 31. A special Fall event at the museum takes place September 10 and 11. It is the Fall Willy’s Jeep Reunion, an annual event since 1995. If They Build, People Will Come
Graduates and administrators at Westminster imagined a future for a bombed-out church and a man’s legacy. A local man, William E. Backer, had a different vision for the future. It was one starring autos. So in Fulton, they built museums. People definitely came to see and learn. They still do.
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FISHING BrandPoint
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ou can smell it in the air. A warm, fresh breath of spring. And to you and millions like you, that can mean only one thing ... fishing! Here are 10 tips from the fishing enthusiasts at Rapala, the world’s best-selling fishing lure for the past 50 years, on what you can do now to be ready to hit the water and start catching. 1) Declutter the tackle box - If you’ve been fishing awhile, no doubt your tackle box might be feeling a bit cluttered. On those cold, nasty days, bring the tackle box inside to the warmth of your home and pluck out the stuff that doesn’t work and focus on what does. Taking the time to organize your gear will help you spend more time fishing and less time messing with your stuff. 2) Put on fresh line - What comes between you and a trophy fish? Your fishing line, of course. Don’t tempt fate. The experts at Sufix fishing line recommend changing out fishing line at least once a year. As you take off old line, look for frays and nicks - this may be a sign that one or more of the guides on your fishing rod is cracked or even missing. 12 VACATION NEWS
Lake Media photo 3) Smooth fishing rod guides - Use a cotton swab and run it around the inside of each guide of your fishing rod. This will help you see if you have any cracks or breaks in your guides, which could cut your fishing line - when you have a fish on the line. 4) Watch fishing videos - Getting outside and spending time on the water is what fishing is all about. However, watching how-to videos on the Rapala YouTube Channel, which features more than 600 videos, can help you catch more fish year-round, on open water, in saltwater and on hardwater (ice fishing). 5) Sharp hooks equal more bites - What’s the first point of contact with a fish? It’s the point of your fishing hook. Sharp hooks mean you’ll catch more fish; dull hooks mean you’ll be one frustrated angler. So take some time to replace hooks on your go-to lures. It’s also important to select the right hook, say the hook gurus at VMC, one of the world’s largest fishing hook manufacturers. The mouths of fish vary from species to species, so make sure to select a hook that meets the challenge. May 6 - 19, 2022
FISHING 6) Go with your confidence bait - Nearly every angler has their go-to lure. It’s that one lure that seems to catch fish when all others fail. When you find your confidence bait, stock up on it. Have a few more of that lure tucked away in your tackle box for when you might need them even more. Don’t have a confidence bait yet? Well, you can’t go wrong with the lure that’s caught more world records than any other lure. 7) Experiment more - You wouldn’t play an 18-hole golf course with just a putter. Different lures are made to catch fish under different conditions. For example, Rapala offers freshwater lures, saltwater lures and ice fishing lures. It offers lures that can reach fish in any depth, from deep down to the surface. This year, treat yourself to a lure you’ve never tried before to learn from it and expand your ability to catch fish anytime, anywhere, under any condition. Or, try a lure, such as an ice fishing lure, for deep water bass and walleye in open water - sounds crazy, but it works. 8) Play fantasy fishing - That’s right. Playing Rapala Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing gives you an opportunity to win some incredible prizes. At the same time, it allows you to track the world’s best bass fishing pros and watch how they manage to catch fish even in the most difficult conditions. Understanding what they do can improve your real-world, on-the-water fishing. 9) Try someplace new - Anglers can be creatures of habit. We like to go to our favorite lake and often go to
our favorite fishing hole time and time again. While you might be catching fish, you also may be limiting yourself. This year, try someplace new. Go to a new water. Try BrandPoint photo a different way of fishing, such as using a kayak. Go for a different species and see if your knowledge in bass fishing applies to a species such as walleye, muskies or redfish. 10) Introduce someone new to fishing - Spending time on the water, enjoying all that nature has to offer and catching fish is awesome, but there’s something even better hooking someone new, especially a young person, on the joy of fishing. Take some time this year to intentionally teach someone about how to fish, or how to fish for a different species. It just may be your biggest catch of all.
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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 655.7, generation of 6,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) at the beginning of the week decreased to 4,500 CFS by the end of the week for a level of 656.7 by the weekend. Surface temperature at Bagnell Dam was 58 degrees. Truman Lake was at the 706.8 level. Tournament Results: Kaleb Allison won the Spring Big Bass Bash last weekend with a 7.58-pound largemouth bass. Bagnell Dam spillway/Osage River
Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Slow on Ned rigs along the rocky banks. White bass: Good on Roostertails and Mepps spinners. Catfish: Good on cut shad. Lower Osage
Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Good on suspending stickbaits, crankbaits and spinnerbaits along windy gravel banks in coves. Crappie: Fair on jigs 10 to 15 feet deep around docks. Gravois
Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Good on trick worms and Carolina-rigged Baby Brush Hogs along gravel banks. Crappie: Good on jigs or minnows 2 to 8 feet deep along the transition chunk rock/gravel banks in the evenings. Mid-Lake
Water clarity: Stained. Black bass: Good on Carolinarigged creature baits and trick worms along gravel banks. Crappie: Good on minnows or jigs 2 to 8 feet deep along gravel banks in the evenings.
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Water clarity: Muddy in the upper arm and clear in the lower section. Black bass: Fair on spinnerbaits, jigs and Carolina-rigged creature baits along gravel banks in coves. Crappie: Fair on jigs 20 feet deep close to the spawning banks during the day or jig-and-bobber rigs along the gravel banks in the evenings. Niangua
Water clarity: Muddy. Black bass: Slow on shaky head worms, suspending stickbaits, spinnerbaits, Chatterbaits and squarebill crankbaits in backs of coves or secondary points. Crappie: Fair on jigs 5 to 10 feet deep along gravel banks. Upper Osage
Water clarity: Muddy above the 60-mile mark. Black bass: Fair on spinnerbaits and plastic lizards along transition gravel banks. Crappie: Excellent on jigs or jig-and-bobber setups along gravel banks. Catfish: Good tight-lining cut shad or nightcrawlers. Truman Dam spillway
Water clarity: Stained. Crappie: Good on jigs in the evenings. White bass: Good on jigs and swimbaits in the evenings. Hybrid white bass: Fair on jigs and swimbaits. 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 Cody’s Bait & Tackle (660-7235115). Tournament Results—Thanks to www.bassingbob.com. May 6 - 19, 2022
GOLF GUIDE The Lake’s a great place to golf! To find out more about these local courses, go to www.golfingmissouri.com.
rse has Porto Cima’s golf cou great Lake views!
Lake Valley Golf Club 367 C.C. Blair Dr., Camdenton 573-346-7218 www.lakevalleygolf.com
Bear Creek Valley Golf Club 910 Hwy. 42, Kaiser 573-302-1000 www.bearcreekvalley.com The Cove at the Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Dr., Lake Ozark 573-365-8532 www.4seasonsresort.com Golf Club at Deer Chase 770 Deer Path Dr., Linn Creek 573-346-6117 www.deerchasegolf.com Eldon Golf Club 35 Golf Course Rd., Eldon 573-392-4172 www.eldongolfclub.com Hidden Lakes (9-hole) 494 Tan-Tar-A Drive, Osage Beach 573-348-8490 Indian Rock Golf Club 100 Indian Lake Ave., Gravois Mills 573-372-3023 www.indianrockgolfclub.com
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The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort 1524 State Road KK, Osage Beach 573-348-8522 www.tan-tar-a.com
The Lake’s Most Scenic Golf Destination
Old Kinderhook 20 Eagle Ridge Rd., Camdenton 573-317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com Osage National Golf Resort 400 Osage Hills Rd., Lake Ozark 573-365-1950 www.osagenational.com The Ridge at the Lodge of Four Seasons 170 Seasons Ridge Rd., Lake Ozark 573-365-8544 www.4seasonsresort.com
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Rolling Hills Country Club 13986 Country Club Rd., Versailles 573-378-5109 www.playrollinghills.com
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Porto Cima (private club) 133 Club House Drive, Sunrise Beach 573-207-8700 www.portocima.com
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GOLF compiled by Charis Patires
Lake area tournaments Greg Gagnon Memorial Tournament
May 6 | The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort The annual golf tournament begins at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start. Registration, lunch, complimentary range balls, a putting contest and raffle begins at 10 a.m. A happy hour and awards ceremony will be held from 4-5 p.m. Cost is $150 per golfer and includes $50 gift card to the Oaks Pro Shop, green fees, box lunch and two drink tickets. The tournament is held in memory of Greg Gagnon who was a loyal member of the Lake Ozark Rotary Club. Register by calling Clayton at 573-302-2491 or email cbentzen@centralinvestment.net. Shootout Benefit Tournament
May 6 | Lake Valley Golf Club The 14th annual tournament will begin at 9 a.m. with lunch at noon. Cost is $125 per player and includes 18
holes of golf with cart and lunch. Sponsorships available. For more information, go to www. lakeoftheozarksshootout.com/14thannual-shootout-benefit-golf-tournament. Men’s Four Ball
May 14 & 15 | Lake Valley Golf Club A Men’s Four Ball Invitational will be divided into eight flights. Tee times are 7-9 a.m. or 12-2 p.m. Entry fee is $400/team and includes 36 holes with cart, skins event both days, pari-mutuel on Sunday, and closest to the hole prizes Saturday. For more information, go to www.lakevalleygolf.com/Tournaments.
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May 19 | Lake Valley Golf Club This four-person scramble begins at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $80/ person and includes 18 holes with cart, lunch and one mulligan per player. To sign up call 573-3467218 or go to www.lakevalleygolf.com. HK’s Golf Tournament
May 19 & 20 | Lodge of Four Seasons/Porto Cima Lake Regional Health System hosts the 43rd annual HK’s tournament featuring Kansas City return man and wide receiver Dante Hall. The event begins with a lunch on Thursday at the Cove Clubhouse at Porto Cima and a 1 p.m. shotgun start. A reception on the rooftop of the Lodge of Four Seasons will begin at 6 p.m. On Friday, breakfast at the clubhouse is at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. An awards and lunch will be held at The Yacht Club at Porto Cima. The field is limited to 120 players, so sign up before the event is sold out. Sponsorships available or $750 per player. To register, go to www. hksgolf.com/register.html. All proceeds this year go to the hospital’s Commitment to Caring initiative. Suzie Sawyer’s Twisted Golf Classic
June 1 | Lake Valley Golf and Country Club A golf tournament for Concerns of Police Survivors will be held in Camdenton. Shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Cost per player is $75 or four players for $300 per team. Cost includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, great prizes and raffles. A lucky ladder drop will be held. Divots & Divas
June 20 | Old Kinderhook Resort, Golf Club & Spa This 4-woman scramble event begins registration at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Entry fee is $90 per player and includes 18 holes with a cart, practice range, lunch w/cash bar, attendance gift and one mulligan per player. There will also be several games on the course. Email par.forever@yahoo.com for additional information. Send your golf tournaments to newsroom.lakesun@gmail.com.
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BOOK NOOK
‘Slade’ released by local author
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the latest novel from fiction author, editor and journalist Robb Grindstaff, “Slade,” is available through online retailers and on store shelves. This is the third novel from Grindstaff, a local Osage Beach resident. Grindstaff says he’s a southern boy born and raised, family originally from Missouri, but his career in the newspaper business took him all over the world, including seven years in Washington, DC, and five years in Tokyo, Japan. He lived in Wisconsin for nine years, where he managed a community newspaper group of 11 publications. He and his wife relocated to Osage Beach last year. In “Slade,” the main character writes a self-help book and becomes an unlikely celebrity and spiritual guru to the Hollywood elite, spawning a cult he wants nothing to do with. The unconventional storytelling technique, dark humor, cultural satire, and cast of quirky characters will appeal to readers who enjoy Chuck Palahniuk and John Irving. Grindstaff’s previous novels include “Carry Me Away” and “Hannah’s Voice,” both award-winning and critically acclaimed books. He also is a highly sought-after fiction editor and writing instructor. His publisher released a collection of Grindstaff’s awardwinning short stories on May 16, titled “June Bug Gothic.” You can learn more about Grindstaff and his books at robbgrindstaff.com, or through the publisher’s website, Evolved Publishing (evolvedpub.com). For additional information, a review copy or to schedule an interview, contact Robb Grindstaff at robb@robbgrindstaff. com, (920) 723-8464.
About the book Slade Bennington is an unlikely cult hero. Severely injured in a car crash 29 years earlier that left him with a new outlook on life, his life story becomes a best-selling book, which is turned into a box office hit film. His pithy musings about life spur a nationwide following of fans who study his writings like holy scriptures. Slade becomes a spiritual guru to the celebrity in-crowd – the Shaman to the Stars. While thousands adore Slade, others call him a Svengali or Rasputin-like character who controls and manipulates his clients. And someone lurks in the shadows, seeking revenge. “Slade” is an offbeat literary/satire novel that unfolds in a series of interviews with the main character and those who know him best, plus snippets from Slade’s books and news reports. The unconventional structure, dark humor, and cast of quirky characters will appeal to readers of Chuck Palahniuk and John Irving.
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About Robb Grindstaff In addition to a career as a journalist and publishing executive in the newspaper and media business, Grindstaff has two contemporary southern lit novels with Evolved Publishing (“Hannah’s Voice” and “Carry Me Away”). His fourth novel, “Turning Trixie,” is scheduled for release in 2022. Grindstaff has had a dozen short stories published, including the award-winning “Desert Rain,” his only attempt at horror so far. His collection of short stories, “June Bug Gothic,” is also scheduled for release in May 2022. Grindstaff is a highly sought-after freelance fiction editor with clients who include New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors and writers from around the world. He has taught fiction writing courses for Romance Writers of America (even though he’s not a romance writer), Romance Writers of Australia (even though he’s not Australian), and Red Oak Writing of Milwaukee. Grindstaff and his wife live in the Lake of the Ozarks region in Missouri, where he writes and edits fiction full time.
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he 34th annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals brings up to 1,000 cars, motorcycles and trucks to the area for a one-of-a-kind how. Held May 5-8, all makes, models and years of vehicles will be parked along the Bagnell Dam Strip for viewing. On Thursday, participant registration takes place from 12-5 p.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church with events open to the public Friday-Sunday. On Friday, Magic Dragon will be held from 12-5 p.m. The Strip is closed to traffic to allow show vehicles to park. Some parking is available at the top of the Strip at churches and local businesses, often for a fee. For more information, go to www.magicdragoncarshow.com. 20 VACATION NEWS
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12 p.m. Pedal Car Challenge awards 12-5 p.m. Show hours 5-10 p.m. Hot Summer Nights
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6 a.m.-6 p.m. Bagnell Dam Strip closed to regular traffic 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Show hours 2 p.m. Big Foot Monster Truck Car Smashing at Two Bit Town 3:30 p.m. Pedal Car Challenge Awards and Auction at Two Bit Town 5 p.m. 50/50 raffle winner announcement at the Main Stage 5 p.m. Car giveaway at the Main Stage
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Hot Summer Nights on the Bagnell Dam Strip will be kicking off May 13 with “Road Race Mania, Coming to the Lake.” This month’s theme pays tribute to the Ozarks International Raceway in Gravois Mills hosting their first major event May 20-22. Hot Summer Nights is a free car cruise-in held once a month from May-September from 5-10 p.m., rain or shine. All makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome to park along the Strip. Other Hot Summer Nights events this summer are: June 10, “Muscle Car Mania;” July 8, “Let’s Get Dirty with off Road Fun Vehicles;” August 12, “Rat Rods and Hot Rods, Show Us What You Got;” and September 9, “A Salute of Our Frontline Heroes; Military, Police, Firefighters, EMTs and Healthcare Professionals.” For more information, go to www.facebook.com/cruisehotsummernights.
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The emerging west side of the Lake
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eeping it close to home once again with gas prices still near $3.80, explore little-known places around our Lake area. A trip to Stover from Osage Beach can take about 90 minutes, depending on the route. It’s an often-neglected side of Lake of the Ozarks when one thinks of tourism. But that is changing. Ozarks International Raceway ran inaugural races in April. It’s the first stop on the Highway 135 corridor. Ozarks International Raceway was built by PF Racing of Kansas City and brings high speed racing of not only their fleet of Ford Mustang Modified cars in bright pink, but also exotics and antiques on the paved course. With tickets of only $10, it’s an affordable, family friendly venue on Highway 135. Food & Drink
Five miles past the Ozarks International Raceway lies Ivy Bend Road, which takes Day Trippers down to lakeside relaxation. Patriot’s Point Marina has a beautiful view of the 60 mm and offers refreshment and opportunity to take in the peaceful waters and watch families cruise in for drinks. Patriot’s Point Marina is housed in the former Rebel Docks complex. A city-style market popped up in the new marina, with Kansas City-brand Scimeca meats and foods, and other specialty Missouri products. One can find all the meats and seasoning they could want to grill out. Slushie machines provide cool drinks on tap, and a shot of your favorite spirit can be added. Sit out on the handmade lawn where giant Connect Four games and cornhole are installed on a football Food from Patio 52 Bar and Grill. field-style lawn. Patriot Point Marina is located at 34501 Rebel Road, Ivy Bend, or the 60 MM by water. For a complete meal on the go, visit Shady’s Shack in Ivy Bend. Some weekends the food truck is on the road to a festival. The rest of the time it’s parked in its home base down Ivy Bend Road. They offer an eclectic Mexican menu of fresh tostadas, burritos, and, if you’re lucky, freshly made tamales. Breakfast is available Saturdays and Sundays from 8 to 11a.m. Build your own breakfast burrito before jumping back in the car for the next destination, or eat biscuits and gravy, donuts, or their specialty “Shipwreck” of potatoes and meat and veggies topped with gravy at their nearby picnic tables. Churros and ice cream round out their menu. Shady’s Shack can be found at 33971 Ivy Bend Road, or the 59.5 MM by water.
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FEATURE Visit a Winery
Traveling back up to Highway 135, head the car north to Timber Ridge Winery. A winding trip on the tree-lined, two-lane highway turns right to a gravel road into the woods eight miles away at Whispering Timbers Road to Fern Ridge Lane. A gorgeous log cabin building is revealed after driving the dirt road. The vaulted winery building welcomes guests with wrap-around porches and a multitude of outdoor seating. Enter the winery to Photos provided find a cozy wooden and metal venue where the owners serve up their Timber Ridge Wine produced from your favorite Missouri grapes, and also a few local surprises. When visiting last summer, the Monroe family had just brought in a local harvest of elderberries and were prepping them for the press. They also purchase local blackberries for a house favorite vintage. Customers rave about the Georgia Peach, but being a grape purist, opting for the Vignoles is the first glass choice. Timber Ridge Winery hosts live local artists on Friday or Saturday nights, sometimes both. Food is available on the weekends, whether it is their handy cheese and sausage trays, or a specialty barbecue meal. Timber Ridge Winery is available for private events, weddings, or a venue for local events. They often host paint and sip or sip and shop evenings and craft nights. Timber Ridge Winery is open from Friday through Sunday afternoons at 5900 Fern Ridge Lane, Stover. Ozark Wylde Farm
Next down the road lies a seasonal business, but nonetheless interesting. Ozark Wylde Farm is a lavender farm primarily, but also produces flowers and herbs for tea. Owner Amy Wilson grows about anything she can get her farm to offer up, including tapping maple and walnut trees at winter sap production. Ozark Wylde Farm hosts visitors in her small “she-shed” store, but at harvest time, offers an open house style tour of the farm. It’s only 2.7 miles from Timber Ridge Winery at 4962 Warren Road, Stover. Hidden Gems
While still touring Hwy 135 South, a few conservation areas bear investigating, giving some unexplored accesses to Lake of the Ozarks. These hidden conservation areas hold mystery and a different, backwater-type experience into the wooded Lake’s northside hills. The Wigwam School access provides a low water inlet 24 VACATION NEWS
into the Lake of the Ozarks, deep down in the wooded lands near Stover. The 78 acres of Wigwam School Access can be found by boat at the 66.2 MM on the Osage Arm or from Ivy Bend to Webb Road. A cement boat ramp sits in the bottom of a nearby hollow. The surrounding woods allow for turkey and deer hunting when in season. The Big Buffalo Creek CA outside of Stover hosts events by the Missouri Department of Conservation. On May 12, the MDC will hold Spring Warbler Day, with guests meeting at the campsite at 7:15 a.m. Don’t fret, The Ranch House Coffee Shop in Stover has you covered that early with some nice strong, cowboy brew. The meet-up will be split into three levels of hikers, with novices staying at the campground to bird watch. Big Buffalo Creek CA is located at 23841 Big Buffalo Road, Stover. Eat Early
You will end in Stover with an array of local favorites to choose from for dining, but don’t wait too late in the day. Most close early in this cozy endcap town of the Lake of the Ozarks. First choice is Patio 52 Bar and Grill for dinner. The minimalist modern style restaurant incorporates not only some fantastic barbecue, but one of the best steaks in town. The open air of the installed front garage doors overlooking the sometimes-busy tourist traffic of Highway 52 gives a kicked back place to enjoy on the patio. Beef is king in Stover; you really can’t go wrong anywhere you order it. The locally produced meat is well known in most dining establishments of Stover and Cole Camp. Grab Some Ice Cream
Finish off your day in downtown Stover at Skelly’s Ice Cream Shoppe. A vision came to life by a local real estate agent when she purchased the vintage property and brought it back as a treat shop. Serving Central Dairy Ice Cream, Skelly’s is special because of their array of creations available. The Coffee Pot Specialty Milk Shake contains fresh cookies, syrups, and coffee ice cream. There is an ultimate 6 scoop sundae on the blackboard menu. If you haven’t already filled up at any of the dinner choices in town, Skelly’s also offers jumbo hotdogs, one of which weighs in heavy with every topping available piled on top. Car cruises are coming for this year at the 1940s renovated former Skelly’s gas station in downtown Stover. Skelly’s Ice Cream Shoppe in Downtown Stover is located at 401 W. 2nd Street. May 6 - 19, 2022
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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) 25718 Hwy. 5 Gravois Mills; 372-8146
JJ Twig’s 1815 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-9911 jjtwigs.com
Applebee’s 4040 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 348-9595 applebees.com
Jones Outpost 6409 Hwy. 7 Montreal; 346-9866
Bee’s Knees 106 W. Jasper St. Versailles; 539-2525
Just A Little Diner 53 South Business Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 873-2243
Bend Bourbon Bar (The) 1622 Horseshoe Bend Lake Ozark; 693-1553
Lake Time Cafe 107 Hwy. O Laurie; 207-2429
Blondie’s Beach Grill 1255 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1255 blondieslakeozark.com
The Nauti Pirate 1165 N. Bus. Rte. 5 Camdenton; 317-9565 thenautipirate.org
Bonnies Cafe 4196 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-2468 bonnie-cafe.edan.io
Off the Cliff 66 North Shore Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-1655 offtheclifflakeozark.com
Buffalo Wild Wings 200 Kestrel Ln. Lake Ozark; 693-1060 buffalowildwings.com
Outback Steakhouse 3930 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-4670 outback.com
Chili’s Grill & Bar 3820 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-1116 chilis.com
Panera Bread 4840 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0024 panerabread.com
Chuckwagon Cafe 888 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 346-5050 chuckwagoncafemo.com
Phat Sal’s West 401 N. Main Street Laurie; 207-2655 phatsalsloto.com
Eagle View Sports Bar & Grille at Osage National 400 Osage Hills Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-1950 osagenational.com
Pioneer Restaurant 801 W. Newton St. Versailles; 378-5886
Fire Station Bar & Grill 146 Illinois St. Camdenton; 873-2222 firestationbargrill.com First Watch 4325 Osage Beach Pkwy. N Osage Beach; 258-4971 firstwatch.com/locations/lake-ofthe-ozarks/ 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
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J.D. Waddles at the Inn at Grand Glaize 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-4731 innatgrandglaize.com/jd-waddles
RJ’s Family Restaurant 275 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6133 Rock Bar & Grill (The) at Indian Rock Golf Club 100 Indian Lake Ave. Laurie; 372-3023, ext. 15 indianrockgolfclub.com Roxie’s Roadhouse 1289 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-9960 Royal Catch Bar & Grill at the Regalia Hotel & Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com Taboo Ice Cream and Deli 200 N. Main Laurie; 207-5202
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DINING GUIDE Tonka Hills Restaurant 2598 US-54 Linn Creek; 873-2140 Facebook.com/TonkaHillsOzarks T-Rays Uglys Bar 2545 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-9974 Tuckers Shuckers Oysters & Tap 1339 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark; 365-9769 tuckersshuckers.com Twisted Tony’s 5175 Osage Beach Pkwy Unit C Osage Beach; 693-1013 twistedtonys.com Val’s Country Cookin’ and Sassy Servers 601 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-0922 Wahlburgers @ Hy-Vee 929 Hwy. D Osage Beach; 302-7977 hy-vee.com BARBECUE 10-42 Bar and Que 432 Valley Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-5141 Bandana’s Bar-B-Q 4315 Osage Beach Pkwy.
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Osage Beach; 302-4500 bandanasbbq.com Barn-B-Que Smokehouse 14 Ravenwood Dr. Lake Ozark; 693-9959 thebarnbque.com HalfSauced Barbeque 4185 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-3200 halfsauced.com Sublime BBQ 217 South Main Street Laurie; 816-589-3967 Sweet Smoke BBQ 3797 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-9466 Wobbly Boots Roadhouse 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-2277 wobblybootsbbq.com BREAKFAST Bear Creek Valley Golf Club 910 MO-42 Osage Beach; 302-1000 Breezes at the Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000
Cozy Café (The) 1018 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-3324 Hook Cafe (The) at Old Kinderhook 58 Club Pl. #2 Camdenton; 317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com/hook-cafe 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 rustyroostercafe.com Stewart’s Restaurant 1151 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-2400 stewartsrestaurants.com 98 E. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2900 8779 N. Hwy. 5 Greenview; 873-3000
CAJUN Brick House Cajun Cuisine 1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 573-693-9775 brickhousecajun.com Shrimp Daddy’s 16218 N. Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-7800 ETHNIC China Town Chinese Restaurant 465 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4962 Touch of Asia 3715 Osage Beach Pkwy., Suite 1 Osage Beach; 302-7733 Wok-N-Roll 1359 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-2090 woknroll1359.com Zen Asian Restaurant 5203 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0088 ITALIAN Domenico’s Italian Restaurant 4737 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-5335 domenicoslakeozark.com
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929 Premium Outlets Dr. Osage Beach; 302-1500
Bentley’s Restaurant & Pub 3100 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-5301 bentleysrestaurantmo.com
Shell’s Pasta Emporium 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy., Suite C Osage Beach; 693-9171 MEXICAN El Caporal 323 Hwy. 54, Suite 101 Camdenton; 317-1500 elcaporalcamdenton.com
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DINING GUIDE Godfathers Pizza Express at CG’s Mini Mart 11947 N Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-4433 PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1092 pappospizzeria.com
Osage Beach; 552-8842 Viking Post 306 2097 State Rd. Y Linn Creek; 317-1109 Whiskers 944 West Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6100
Pepperoni Bill’s 35 Camden Ct. Camdenton; 873-2365
Whittle’s Pub & Grub 108 S. Maple St. Eldon; 392-5900
Tony G’s Pizzeria 14160 Twin Bays Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-3600
Wicked Willie’s Sports Grill 5384 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1777 wickedwilliessportsgrill.com
RESTAURANTS & BARS Casablanca 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com Chances ‘R’ 310 S. Main St. Laurie; 374-8770 City Limits Restaurant and Spirits 664 Hwy. Y Eldon; 392-3105 Foxxy Roxy Sports Bar at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com Hero’s Junction 27560 Hwy. Y Rocky Mount; 392-5850 Lucky’s 1140 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 964-6550 Lucy’s at the Lake 1311 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1711 Marty Byrde’s 1286 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 240-2274 martybyrde.com Oh Tommy’s Irish Pub 6285 N. State Hwy. 7 Roach; 347-3133 ohtommysirishpub.com 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. May 6 - 19, 2022
Willowes 2010 State Rd. A Montreal; 346-6197 Woody’s Tavern 5834 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-0545 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 at Alhonna Resort 8 MM of the Main Channel 677 Outer Drive Lake Ozark; 365-2634 thealhonnaresort.com
Docknockers 4 MM of the Main Channel 245 Wheelhouse Ct. Lake Ozark; 693-1633 docknockers.com
Larry’s on the Lake 31 MM of the Main Channel 364 Galley Rd. Camdenton; 873-5227 larrysonthelake.com
Dog Days Bar & Grill 19 MM of the Main Channel 1232 Jeffries Rd. Osage Beach; 348-9797 dogdays.ws
Lazy Gator’s 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 660-441-0574 lazygators.com
Fish & Company (The) 31 MM of the Main Channel 268 Wego Fish Ln. Camdenton; 873-0022 thefishandcompany.com
Maggie’s on the Lake 8MM Gravois Arm 15251 Fleener Dr. Gravois Mills; 207-3693
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 1700 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 Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com
Boondockz at Lazy Dayz Resort 45 MM of the Main Channel 267 Runaway Dr. Climax Springs, 345-4590 runawayresort.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
Bulldog’s Beach House 33 MM of the Main Channel 121 Teton Ln. Camdenton; 873-3311 bulldogsbeachhouse.com
Lake Burger 29475 Mill Creek Marina Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-4422 lakeburger.com
Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill 34.5 MM of the Main Channel 82 Aloha Ln. Sunrise Beach; 374-5852 captainronsatthelake.com Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill 7 MM of the Gravois Arm 15208 Red Hollow Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-6500 coconutsatthelake.com
Lake House 13 13 MM of the Main Channel 98 Oasis Cir. Sunrise Beach; 372-8339 lakehouse13.com Landshark Bar & Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8593 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com
Miller’s Landing 28.5 MM of the Main Channel 1431 Runabout Dr. Osage Beach; 348-5268 themillerslanding.com NautiFish Rum Bar 3 MM of the Niangua Arm 1022 Nautica Rd. Camdenton; 286-2226 nautifishrumbar.com Neon Taco 0MM 1076 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 964-6064 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 paradiseatthelake.com RedHead Lakeside Grill 21MM of the Main Channel 1700 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 redheadyachtclub.com Shady Gator’s 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-6464 shadygators.com Shorty Pants Lounge 21 MM of the Main Channel 1680 Autumn Ln. Osage Beach; 302-1745 shortypantslounge.com Tap and Grill Lake Side Brew Haus 6.5 MM of the Main Channel 31959 Dunwandrin Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-0029 tapandgrillatthelake.com The Wet Spot Bar & Grill 59.5 MM of the Main Channel 33880 Ivy Bend Rd. Stover; 372-9903
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Osage Beach; 302-0020 eatandys.com
Lake of the Ozarks Brewing Company 6192 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1993 lozbrewingco.com
Icehole 1371 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-9594
Brew Brothers Coffee 404 East 4th St. Eldon; 280-6430 brewbrotherscoffee.net
Ozark Distillery & Ozark Brewery 1684 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2449 ozarkdistillery.com Seven Springs Winery 846 Winery Hills Estates Linn Creek; 317-0100 sevenspringswinery.com
Celebration Cruises 0 MM of the Main Channel 1009 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 480-3212 cruiselakeoftheozarks.com
SPECIALTY Andy’s Frozen Custard 4820 Osage Beach Pkwy.
Jimmy John’s 4082 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-7323 jimmyjohns.com
Randy’s Frozen Custard 4681 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1423 randysfrozencustard.com
Steak & Shake 3920 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-0090 steaknshake.com
Sip Coffee House 932 U.S. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2565 Yankee Peddlers Tea Room 1011 Main St. Osage Beach; 348-5045 yankeepeddlerstearoom.com
Great Stone Coffee 1375 State Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 693-9273 greatstonecoffee.com
Shortleaf Brewing Co. 311 South Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 873-2081 www.shortleafbeer.com
Eldon Drive-In 607 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 392-3490
The Plant Base 1036 Stonecrest Circle Osage Beach; 552-8790
Courthouse Cafe 100 E. Jasper Versailles; 434-3456
Shawnee Bluff Winery 2430 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-9935 shawneebluffwinery.com
Dairy Queen 619 N. Bus. Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 346-5855 dairyqueen.com
Ozark Shave Ice & Creamery 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark
Coral Reef Seafood 5370 Osage Beach Parkway Osage Beach; 348-4000 coralreefseafood.net
Shawnee Bluff Vineyard 8 Tolwood Rd. Eldon; 365-1100 shawneebluffwinery.com
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Harmy’s Cheese Store & More 6378 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1243 harmys.com
Cree Mee Drive-in 801 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 392-5418
Higher Grounds Coffee House 498 W US 54 Camdenton; 873-2696 highergroundsloz.com
Culver’s 5785 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0244 culvers.com/restaurants/osage-
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Comfort foods with a twist
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n his grandmother’s humble home, John Buchanan learned the hearty flavors of food made from scratch using fresh, homegrown ingredients. One of his favorite desserts from those days is on the menu at The Tavern at Trails End. It is Grandma Wilma’s Fried Pie, fruit-filled and served à la mode. Another dessert, Gooey Butter Cake, hails from St. Louis where both John and Sherri Buchanan learned and worked every job in the restaurant industry before becoming owners here at the Lake. John began at age 14 with a catering company. At 19, he labored in a kitchen under a “European certified executive chef.” Through these years and beyond, John acquired knowledge and experience to become part of the American Culinary Federation St. Louis de Cuisine in kitchens small and large. One of those restaurants brought John and Sherri together. She had worked as a bartender, cashier, bookkeeper, and manager. Together, the Buchanans decided to take full “creative control” here on the westside at Lake of the Ozarks. They searched for the right property and became owners of an old log cabin — one that may be inhabited by ghosts from years past. A previous owner closed and locked up, but after closing the Chef door, she heard music. When she re-entered, she saw couples dancing and on floors that were empty just moments before. The Buchanans have not owner John been startled by the sudden appearance of dancers, but motion-activated hand Buchanan towel dispensers have spit out paper when no one was near and staff has reported doors opening and closing without human hand. These phenomena do not trouble John Buchanan. He feels a kinship with the old building. It is a good location for classy comfort foods. One of those is the Tavern Loaf, created by Chef John and executed by the Lake’s Bread Bowl. Guaranteed to satisfy all tastes, the loaf consists of four separate doughs — wheat, white, sourdough, and rye — side by side. It represents Chef John’s goal: comfort foods made special, more memorable, and tastier with his own twist. Anyone who has worked in and around restaurants knows the hours and weeks are long, but the work doesn’t trouble John either. He says food is his “passion and God-given talent….The hours are not long when you enjoy
Above: Gooey Butter Cake and Grandma Wilma’s Fried Pie. At right: Grilled Salmon and Cowboy Ribeye. 34 VACATION NEWS
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RESTAURANT PROFILE what you are doing.” Sherri agrees. The two also enjoy the westside’s welcoming restaurant-resort community, including The Branding Iron’s owners who treated all their staff to a pre-Christmas party at the Tavern at Trails End in 2021. As the Tavern is a thriving business, the Buchanans recommend reservations to insure a table, especially if more than two will be dining together. However, the oldest section of the building, now dubbed the Tavern Parlor, is fine for pre- and even postdining camaraderie. There, guests can order a Bourbon Berry Smash at the front bar, admire the original Ozark stone fireplace, and sit at hightops for Tavern Fare such as cheeseburger sliders with bourbon bacon jam, Street Tacos, or desserts. In the dining room, the menu is more extensive and the entrées more elaborate. The Cowboy Ribeye is one of the most popular menu items. It is 16 ounces of bone-in steak, grilled and dressed with a homemade barbecue sauce under hand-cut, homemade fried onions. Another fine dining entrée is the Grilled Salmon glazed with bourbon honey and served with wild rice pilaf plus a seasonal vegetable. Two hand-held choices are a Brisket Grilled Cheese on sourdough filled with house-made white cheddar pimento cheese. The second sandwich with the Tavern’s unique twist is Not Your May 6 - 19, 2022
A log cabin nearly a centuryold reinvigorated as The Tavern at Trails End. The Tavern Loaf made up of a slice of wheat, white, rye, and sourdough.
Everyday Grilled Cheese, made with the same house-made white cheddar pimento cheese plus American cheese, gruyère, roasted tomatoes, and bourbon bacon jam. Both hand-helds come with pub fries. All menu items represent the special twists and extra care the Buchanans put into every aspect of the restaurant. Their love for food and for building community is paying off. People have found the Tavern at Trails End, they’re telling their friends, and they’re returning for special occasions as well as workday lunches and dinners.
John’s goal is to prepare such delicious foods that diners will want to try every item on the menu—from soup to salad, hand-helds, entrées, and desserts. His grandmother would surely be proud. About the restaurant
258 Trails End Road, Sunrise Beach 573-374-2895 Open Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
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BOATING by Marie Krolikowski
A safe and care-free boating season
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ou’ve been waiting months for this, counting down the days before it becomes a reality. Today is the day you walk down to your dock, uncover it, turn the key and once again feel the wind in your hair. Today is the day you bring your boat out of hibernation. Although the anticipation is too much to take, there is still much to do before you can officially call it boating season. Take A Look Around
When you step onto your dock, take a few minutes to inspect the winter impact. Bryan Vance, supervisor of Shoreline Management at Ameren Missouri, noted that a visual inspection after the long winter can save you issues down the road. “The first thing you want to do is undo everything that prepared the dock for the winter draw down of the Lake,” Vance said. “This includes adjusting the cables to where they should be for the season. Make a visual inspection of your dock, and take note of anything that broke over the winter.” Vance suggested taking special notice of the electrical system, just to make sure there are no broken conduits, loose wires or damaged fixtures. Look at your flotation to assure there’s no ice damage, and check for damage to the structural frame of your dock that can result from movement. Foundation issues, Vance stated, can be common for docks in shallow water that sit on the ground all winter. Lastly, check the roof to make sure there’s no wind damage to the roofing material. 38 VACATION NEWS
“Once you’ve done a visual inspection, it’s recommended that you have a professional who services dock electrical wiring conduct an inspection,” he said. Jon Bussey owner of Catalyst Electric in Linn Creek, also recommends an electrical inspection. “Homeowners should call an electrician (us) for a free dock inspection to check for wear and tear of their electrical system,” he explained. “An inspection would include checking the GFCI function of the circuitry of the dock, checking for winter damage to the conduit, lights and other devices, performing a ground loop test to ensure the wiring from the house is in good order, and more.” Bussey added that owners need to be certain the entire dock is protected, which includes the power from the house to the shore as well as the house panel, and service on the outside of the house as well. These are all connected, he explained, and an issue in one of these parts could cause an issue on the dock as well. “Talking with neighbors and having the cove checked out by a professional is a good way to stay ahead of potential issues,” he said. The most common issues, Bussey said, are bad GFCI breakers for the dock, damage to conduit due to Lake levels varying so much from winter to spring, life motors causing breakers to trip, and water getting into light fixtures that were installed incorrectly. May 6 - 19, 2022
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Your boat lift has served its purpose all winter, keeping your investment dry and out of the water. But the harsh winter can take its toll on this valuable purchase. Megan Baldridge from Econo-Lift Boat Hoist in Camdenton explained most of the tasks related to the lift come prior to winter. Spring maintenance inspections, however, are crucial to a long, productive boating season. “You do need to check your electric in and around the dock,” Baldridge said. “Always raise your lift when you leave; it’s hard on lifts to leave them down in the water for long periods of time. They make remote controls for lifts and they are extremely helpful in these situations.” Lift owners should call as soon as they sense something is wrong, she said. It’s now time for the unveiling, and hopefully no surprises are found inside the boat. Scott Michel operates Pointe Oasis Resort & Marina in Sunrise Beach and offers cleaning and detailing services. He explained that it’s not uncommon to find a raccoon or a bird left a mess in your boat while escaping the winter weather. “It’s important to give your boat a good look over,” Michel said. “Make sure no creatures got inside. They can leave a tremendous mess. There shouldn’t be any mold issues, but there may be leaves or debris.” Michel does have spring cleaning tips which you can do on your own, or you hire his services for a completely detailed job. “Cleaning inside and out is important and protects against the sun and the UV rays,” Scott explained. “I think it’s a mandatory thing at least once a year.” A complete detailed cleaning includes the removal of water spots and washing and waxing the boat with a hybrid ceramic product. The inside of the boat is thoroughly cleaned and a protective product is applied to the seats which cleans and protects. In addition, the cover is also cleaned and all work is done at your own dock. Detailing service is available for docks within a 10-mile radius of the business. His recommendation, however, is to wait until the pollen is done falling before putting the time or money into the cleaning. Typically, he said, this would mean one to two weeks before Memorial Day weekend.
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The time has come to finally turn the key and head out on the water, but not so fast. According to Doug Beck, cochair of Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council, “spring is the ideal time to give your boat a bow-to-stern go-over and set yourself up for carefree boating all summer long.” Beck explained that the major systems that need dewinterizing include engines, plumbing systems, and batteries and electrical systems. The exact process differs depending on the type of engine, the manufacturer and the model. The owner’s manual or the business that winterized your boat can give you specific information on how to dewinterize.
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Boats with freshwater systems, he said, have been treated with RV antifreeze in the fall. It’s important to flush the hoses and lines thoroughly with fresh water to ensure all the antifreeze has been washed away. Attention to the battery and electrical systems include making sure the battery is in its place, hooked up properly and fully charged. Beck explained the number-one problem boaters encounter is a low or dead battery. “Even if your batteries stayed aboard, don’t neglect to hook up a charger before you try to head out,” he said. A “shake-down” cruise, he said, will help discover if any issues have risen over the winter. This initial cruise is the opportunity to become aware of any unexpected surprises that could put a damper on the boating days ahead. Get Ready To Entertain
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Now that all the spring inspections and cleaning is done, it’s time to just sit and relax. You’ve made your dock your outside living space, and you don’t want to wait until the party to find out if your stereo equipment is going to work. Randy Sparks, president of 21st Century Electronix in Osage Beach, noted that if electrical items were covered and stored properly, there shouldn’t be any issues in the spring. But if you’re looking to improve what you already have, you better start now. “People don’t put the right equipment outdoors and as a result it doesn’t last,” Sparks said. “Everything we install is outdoor rated.” First and foremost, high-speed internet and WiFi is the basis for any dock. Outdoor rated equipment, he said, can be hot-wired or done wireless. From there, the list of possibilities include quality sound systems, televisions, security cameras and more. Remote controls, he added, can even make it possible to operate your dock lighting from your house. Another thing you’ll want to take care of so that you are comfortable hanging out on your dock is pest control. Apparently, the spiders invading your dock didn’t get the message. While there are several home-made methods out there that claim to keep the pests away, Bert and Lisa Westbrook have some proven methods. As owners of AB Pest Control & Insulation Services in Lake Ozark, they’ve seen their share of concerns. A pesticide service is highly regulated on where and what can be treated. “We don’t typically treat personal items with a pesticide that can come in contact with people. For instance, furniture, inside of dock lockers, life jackets, and so on,” they explained. Keeping lights off when not in use will help keep the spider population down, as lights attract the midges that spiders eat. This is why spider webs are most prominent around the lights. Essential oils do help treat more areas and is not currently regulated. When treating docks for pest issues, AB Pest Control does not treat the boat unless specifically requested. In a nutshell, these steps and inspections can make for a care-free season on the Lake. Happy boating to all!
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ince starting up the Healing Box Project nine years ago, organizers Dave and CJ Dunklee have been providing guitars to disabled veterans and saving lives in the process. So far more than 190 guitars have been given to veterans who use the gift of music to ease the pain and stress felt from their time in the service. Dave, who performs regularly around the Lake area, started The Healing Box Project in 2013 along with his wife, CJ. A retired music teacher, Dave began visiting Fort Leonard Wood once a week to give guitar lessons to wounded warriors and equipping them with a guitar for free. They called the program The Healing Box Project after the old folk guitars made from wooden boxes modified with a pole neck and strings. The program took off and more and more veterans wanted to participate. At one point they were providing lessons at the VA in Columbia, but due to federal restrictions on COVID the program there is on hold. Today, lessons are held at the Disabled American Veterans in Jefferson City every other week, and at the Osage Beach Elks Lodge every week. Anywhere from a handful of veterans to 30 attend the classes. To fund the program, Dave sets out a box to collect donations at each of his performances. Thanks to those people who have donated, The Healing Box Project has provided the gift of music to ease the pain for veterans who often suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and need a positive outlet to begin the healing process. “Veterans have given so much to protect our freedom,” Dave said. “They are heroes that need some help, and music is a way to make them feel better. When they strum the guitar and they get that feeling of being better, it stays with them after they put the guitar down.” The Healing Box Project fundraiser is held every year on the first Sunday in June. The 9th annual fundraiser will be from 12-6 p.m. on June 5 this year. Dunklee will entertain, several tables of silent auction items will be displayed with a buy-it-now option, and at 1 p.m. veterans will take the stage to perform. The Healing Box Project is a 501c3 non-profit. Monetary donations allow them to purchase name-brand acoustic guitars which are gifted to veterans. Dave says sometimes they hear stories from veterans about how The Healing Box Project has changed their lives. On one occasion, a veteran called Dave to say that he was having suicidal thoughts but decided to pick up his guitar and “made it through the night” thanks to being able to play. “You never can tell what the benefits can be beyond the lesson,” Dave said. Attend the fundraiser!
June 5, 12-6 p.m. at the Fish & Co. (268 Wego Fish Lane, Camdenton) To donate to the fundraiser, call CJ at 573-372-1234. www.thehealingboxproject.org Facebook page: Veteran Program - The Healing Box Project
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Top photo: Dave giving guitar lessons to veterans. Above; CJ holding the Healing Box that is on display at Dave’s shows for collecting monetary donations.
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rganizers of the Lake Ozark Music Festival, the most anticipated music event in Lake Ozark, have opened ticket sales for the three-day event Oct. 6-8 at Lake Ozark Speedway near Eldon. Hours will be 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Each of the days. More than 30 artists on five stages will deliver the first-of-its-kind all-inclusive experience for all. The event will feature the likes of Blane Howard, Raelyn Nelson Band, Whey Jennings, Sean Lee Stamps, Dukes of Country, and several other artists and bands. Inspired by Ozark, one of the hottest TV series, the Lake Ozark Music Festival is packed with everything that makes a party memorable. Other activities include tented honky-tonks, pedal trolleys, roaming party tractor, and an onsite party bus. There will also be axe throwing, mechanical bulls, air shows, beer gardens, ferris wheels, stunt shows, as well as Nashville guitar and country wear vendors. The COVID-19 pandemic led to restrictions on gatherings and public events in line with safety protocol to avoid the spread of the virus. Consequently, lovers of adventure and outdoor activities found it difficult to have fun as the lockdowns gave no chance for such gatherings. However, things are beginning to take a new look, thanks to increased vaccination and the significant reduction in the rate of infection and fatality. The goal of the Lake Ozark Music Festival is to let freedom reign. Consequently, attendees are not required to provide proof of vaccination or wear a face covering. For further information, visit www.lakeozarkmusicfestival.com and Facebook.
Event Details Oct. 6-8 Lake Ozark Speedway 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 30 artists, 5 stages Vendors, air shows, camping and other entertainment www.lakeozarkmusicfestival.com
44 VACATION NEWS
May 6 - 19, 2022
May
live
Friday, May 6
Backwater Jack’s, Strugglin Blues Boathouse, Shawn Russell, 1 p.m. Brick House, Adam Powell, 7 p.m. Casablanca, Cheryl Lynn, 7 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, Soul Root, 7-11 p.m. Lucky’s, Marcus Words Rock Island Line, DJ Ryan, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Scuttlebutt, karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Shawnee Bluff Winery, Sax on the Beach, 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, May 7
Backwater Jack’s, Kirk Brown, 12:30-4:30 p.m.;
Whiskey Trio
Boathouse, Steven Tyler Moore, 1 p.m.; Tim Newell,
6 p.m.
Brick House, Shawn Russell, 1 p.m.; PDA, 7 p.m. Bulldogs Beach House, Dave Dunklee and the
Healing Box Project, 1-5 p.m.
Casablanca, Nick Adams, 7 p.m. Captain Ron’s, Marcus Words, 1-5 p.m.; Loaded
Dice, 7-11 p.m.
Franky & Louie’s, Soul Root, 7-11 p.m. Hero’s Junction, karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. HK’s (Lodge of Four Seasons), Sax on the Beach,
6:30-9:30 p.m. Neon Taco, Kael
Ozarks Amphitheater, Breaking Benjamin Rock Island Line, DJ Ryan, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tap & Grill, Chill Bone/DJ Nick Niemeier, 12 p.m.
Sunday, May 8
Backwater Jack’s, Omega Brown Boathouse, Ross Steiner, 1 p.m. Brick House, Adam Powell, 1 p.m. Casablanca, Shawn Russell, 1 p.m. Captain Ron’s, DJ Kyle, 6-10 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, Steve Moore, 12-4 p.m. Lake Burger, Dave Dunklee and the Healing Box
Project, 12-4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 11
Ozarks Amphitheater, REO Speedwagon & Styx
with George and the Destroyers
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 charis.lakesun@gmail.com or call 573346-2132. The following list has been updated as of press time.
May 6 - 19, 2022
VACATION NEWS 45
LAKE LIVE Thursday, May 12
Backwater Jack’s, Marcus Words
Friday, May 13
Boathouse, Shawn C, 1 p.m. Brick House, PDA, 7 p.m. Casablanca, Bruce Poe, 7 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, JD Heckler Band,
7-11 p.m.
Neon Taco, Steve W., 12-3:30 p.m. Off the Cliff, Cindy Lawhorn, 5-8 p.m. O’Tommy’s, Dave Dunklee and the Healing Box Project, 6-10 p.m. Rock Island Line, DJ Ryan, 8 p.m.-1
a.m.
Scuttlebutt, karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Tap & Grill, Pure Drive, 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 14
Boathouse, Sarah Parker, 1 p.m. Brick House, Zach Simpson, 7 p.m. Captain Ron’s, Lake Collective, 6-10
p.m.
Casablanca, Steven Scott, 7 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, JD Heckler Band,
7-11 p.m. HK’s (Lodge of Four Seasons), Sax on the Beach, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nautifish Rum Bar, Marcus Words Off the Cliff, Cindy Lawhorn, 5-8 p.m. Rock Island Line, DJ Ryan, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tap & Grill, I-70 Overdrive, 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 15
Backwater Jack’s, Marcus Words Boathouse, Zach Simpson, 1 p.m. Brick House, Shawn C, 1 p.m. Casablanca, Ross Steiner, 1 p.m. Captain Ron’s, DJ Kyle, 6-10 p.m. Fish & Co, Dave Dunklee and the Heal-
ing Box Project, 1-5 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, J&J Music, 12-4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 18
Ozarks Amphitheater, Smashing
Pumpkins
Thursday, May 19
Backwater Jack’s, Whiskey Trio
Friday, May 20
Backwater Jack’s, live music 46 VACATION NEWS
Boathouse, Bryan Copeland, 1 p.m. Brick House, Travelin Kind, 7 p.m. Casablanca, Adam Powell, 7 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, Soundboxx, 7-11
p.m.
H. Toads, Marcus Words Paradise, Faded Youth, 6 p.m. Rock Island Line, DJ Ryan, 8 p.m.-1
a.m.
Scuttlebutt, karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Tap & Grill, Chill Bone, 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 21
Backwater Jack’s, Phat Mike & the
Bartenders
Boathouse, Tim Newell, 1 p.m.; The
Nobidies, 6 p.m. Brick House, Jake Baumgartner, 7 p.m. Captain Ron’s, I-70 Overdrive, 6-10 p.m. Casablanca, Don Akers, 7 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, Soundboxx, 7-11 p.m. HK’s (Lodge of Four Seasons), Sax on the Beach, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Lake Burger, Dave Dunklee and the Healing Box Project, 12-4 p.m. Lucky’s, Marcus Words Paradise, Hunter Hathcoat, 12 p.m.; Slick Nickel, 6 p.m. Rock Island Line, DJ Ryan, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tap & Grill, Chill Bone, 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 22
Backwater Jack’s, Marcus Words Boathouse, Shawn C, 1 p.m. Brick House, Nick Adams, 1 p.m. Captain Ron’s, DJ Kyle, 6-10 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, Double Down, 12-4
p.m.
Lake Burger, Dave Dunklee and the Healing Box Project, 12-4 p.m. Paradise, Don Conklin, 12 p.m.
Thursday, May 26
Backwater Jack’s, Phat Mike & the
Bartenders
Franky & Louie’s, Money for Nothing,
5-9 p.m.
Paradise, Lazy Wayne Band, 5 p.m.
p.m.
Boathouse, PDA, 1 p.m.; David Baker
Band, 6 p.m.
Brick House, Adam Powell, 7 p.m. Casablanca, Steven Scott, 7 p.m. Coconuts, Krazy Karaoke, 7 p.m. Dog Days, Members Only, 9 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, Captain Geech and
the Shrimp Shack Shooters, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Jolly Rogers, Art Bentley Off the Cliff, Cindy Lawhorn, 5-8 p.m. Ozarks Amphitheater, Tracy Lawrence and Clay Walker Regalia Hotel & Conference Center,
Fool House, 7 p.m.
Paradise, Adam Johnston Band, 6 p.m. Rock Island Line, DJ Ryan, 8 p.m.-1
a.m.
Scuttlebutt, karaoke, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Shorty Pants, Grayson Wood Tap & Grill, Johnny Henry, 7 p.m. Tiki Hut Pool Bar (Margaritaville Lake
Resort), Jake Reinke, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 28
Backwater Jack’s, Queens Boulevard Bear Botom Resort, I-70 Overdrive, 7
p.m.
Brick House, Steven Tyler Moore, 1
p.m.; PDA, 7 p.m.
Casablanca, Shawn C, 7 p.m. Captain Ron’s, Sax on the Beach, 1-5
p.m.; Soca Jukebox, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Coconuts, Hypnotist, 7:30 p.m. Dog Days, Machine Gun Symphony, 9 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Jolly Rogers, Relentless Maggie’s on the Lake, Marcus Words Michaels Steak Chalet, Boyd Kasten, 5-8 p.m. Paradise, Preston Ary, 12 p.m. & 6 p.m. Rock Island Line, DJ Ryan, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Shorty Pants, Dustin Clark Tap & Grill, Soul Root, 7 p.m. Tiki Hut Pool Bar (Margaritaville Lake Resort), Cody West, 6-9 p.m.
Friday, May 27
Backwater Jack’s, Queens Boulevard Bear Bottom Resort, I-70 Overdrive, 7
May 6 - 19, 2022
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Runaway Mine Train
the Chuck Wagon Ferris Wheel and more!
Open Weekends: Saturdays 11am to 8pm & Sundays 11am to 5pm
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If quality family fun is what you are looking for, you will find it all under one roof at Miner Mike’s and Buster’s. 573-348-2126 4515 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach, MO Across From Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace
Arcades
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Nascar Games HarleyDavidson Games
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HOME OF THE
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GREAT FOOD & GOOD TIMES!
ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, May 7 Marcus Words 1-5PM Loaded Dice 7-11PM Sunday, May 8 DJ Kyle • 6-10PM Saturday, May 14 Lake Collective • 7-11PM Sunday, May 15 DJ Kyle • 6-10PM
2022 EVENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 8TH Mother’s Day Brunch 9am-1pm Sing Your Heart Out 6pm SATURDAY, MAY 14TH Ozark Pirate Fest
Join us on the beach for a full day of festivities that the whole family can enjoy, including live music, live performers and entertainment, vendors, photos with a real mermaid, treasure hunts, and all sorts of Pirate shenanigans! Admission and entertainment is FREE!
SUNDAY, MAY 15TH Sing Your Heart Out 6pm SCHEDULE:
11am - Kickoff “Welcome” 11:30am & 2:30pm - Na’Vaa Sands Dancers 12pm & 3:30 - Bella the Bard 12:30pm / 5pm/ 7pm - Seas of Fire 1:30pm / 3pm / 6pm- Treasure Hunt for Kids 4pm - Meet a Mermaid 6:30pm - Pub Sing/Pirate Shanties 7pm to 11pm - Band
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 WEDNESDAY 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
