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What goes better on a hot summer day than a cold beer? There are a couple of places serving up locally made or regional brews you’ve got to try. See our list of where to go.

Top Events ...........................10 On the Cover .......................11

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Golf Guide ............................21 Golf Tournaments .............22 Feature .................................24 Event ....................................27 Event Advance ...................28 Arts .......................................29 Dining Guide .......................31

27 Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop One of the most popular summer events will be held in August. Get your tickets for a chance to be the lucky duck that crosses the fi nish line fi rst.

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Fireworks Displays It’s going to be a fi reworks display like no other. The Best Dam Fireworks Show will be happening Lake-wide on August 10. This is one of several events happening to celebrate Bagnell Dam’s 90th birthday. Barges will be placed on the Lake with displays going off simultaneously at dark. So far barges are expected to be at the 13, 26, 34, 36 & 42 mile markers of the main channel, as well as the 10 of the Big Niangua Arm of the Lake.

Rummage Sale One of the largest rummage sales held at the Lake, Kent Memorial Lutheran Church will hold this annual sale August 6 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and August 7 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Just about everything you would want will be available for a bargain. Shop early for the best selection!

5K Run/Walk Also a part of the Best Dam Birthday Bash, a 5K will be held August 7 at Old Kinderhook starting at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $25/ person with money going to the American Cancer Society.

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The Grand AuGlaize Swinging Bridge is closed, but you can pull over to look at this historic location and access the river below.

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It can get downright hot in July at Lake of the Ozarks. Not everyone has easy access to the Lake, so we’ve come up with a few spots that you can get to easily in order to cool off . Don’t forget to pack a cooler with plenty of cold drinks, snacks and sunscreen. It wouldn’t hurt to have a fi rst-aid kit handy and make sure to wear a life jacket.

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ON THE COVER 1. Tunnel Dam Whistle Shallows Located on Route U off West Highway 54 south of Macks Creek in the Edith area, The Whistle is an area of shallows that are part of the three-mile-long “Lake Niangua” created by Tunnel Dam on the upper end of the Big Niangua River. Gravel bars make great base for swimming. Have a picnic or put in with your kayak or canoe here as well.

2. Swinging Bridges To step back in time and enjoy a summer’s day, travel Swinging Bridges Road for an old-fashioned swim in the creek.

The two swinging bridges on this road connect Highway 42 in Miller County, west of Brumley, and Route A in Camden County that leads to Highway 54 in Linn Creek.

In addition to the cool historic bridges, these sites — one on the Grand Glaize Creek and the other on Mill Creek — are

also great swim spots. The Brumley Auglaize Swinging Bridge is no longer safe for drivers, or even pedestrians so you’ll have to pull over and access from a safe area.

3. Coffman Beach On the North Shore, Coff man Beach Access is a great place to take the family for a swim. Located near the 2.5 mile marker of the Gravois Arm or off Lake Road Y-20 south of Eldon, this Missouri Department of Conservation area off ers a picnic area and courtesy dock and boat ramp.

4. McCubbins Point The Grand Glaze Arm is most well known for Party Cove — which is actually Anderson Hollow Cove at the 3.5 mile marker — but go on past that cove to fi nd quiet serenity in the upper reaches of this arm surrounded by Lake of the

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Ozarks State Park. McCubbins Point, part of the park’s Fort Leonard Wood Recreation Area, around the 7.5 mile marker is a great place to anchor for a swim. Many coves in that upper part of the arm off er peace and quiet.

5. State Park Public Beach Lake of the Ozarks State Park also has two great public beaches - Public Beach #1 and Grand Glaize Beach. For swimming, our favorite is PB #1 located near the 9.5 mile marker of the Grand Glaize Arm or off of Highway 134 by land. It is more secluded than Osage Beach’s Grand Glaize Beach. In addition to a protected cove location that’s great for swimming, there’s a marina where you can also rent canoes, kayaks and paddle boats. If you want to stick closer to “home,” Grand Glaize Beach is right in the heart of Osage Beach with a marina, picnic area and hiking trails close-by. m

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A program to bring swimming and water safety lessons to lake area children has been launched by the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association.

LOMDA launched the program this month. In conjunction with some of the lake area swim facilities and existing programs to provide the funds to teach swimming lessons.

The funds have been made available in Versailles, Osage Beach, and Camdenton and will be available for the next three years.

Mike Kenagy, Executive Director of the Association said, “This is a great way for The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association (LOMDA) to give back to our community and benefi t the youth of the lake area”.

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To schedule upcoming swim lessons in Osage Beach you may contact Betsy Spica by email at ozarktadpoles@gmail.com. These lessons are held at The Regalia Hotel.

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A perfect fi shing trip can be attained if you bring the essentials for your day on the water at Lake of the Ozarks.

Being prepared with the right equipment and other essentials is the key to having a successful day of fi shing. Whether you are a novice angler or a seasoned pro, you increase your odds of catching fi sh by bringing the right stuff with you on the lake.

The right rod, reel and line for the species of fi sh you are pursuing are the most essential tackle you need to catch fi sh.

If you prefer catching panfi sh such as bluegill and crappie, you should bring an ultralight, light or medium-light action rod and spincast or spinning reel spooled with 2-, 4- or 6-pound monofi lament or fl uorocarbon line for casting the lightweight baits you will be using. Bass fi shing requires a 6- to 8-foot medium or heavy action casting rod and a baitcast reel Whether you are a fi lled with 10- to 25-pound novice angler or a monofi lament, fl uorocarbon or braid line for throwing seasoned pro, you heavy lures such as jigs, spinincrease your odds nerbaits and crankbaits. Bass anglers can also use smaller of catching fi sh by soft plastic baits with 6- to 7foot medium or mediumbringing the right heavy action spinning rods stuff with you on and spinning reels spooled with 6-, 8- or 10-pound the lake. monofi lament or fl uorocarbon line. If you want to catch heavyweight catfi sh, you better bring an 8- or 10-foot heavy action casting or spinning rod and a baitcast or spinning reel with a large capacity spool fi lled with 30- to 100-pound monofi lament or braided line.

Novice anglers should bring along live bait to ensure having a good day on the water. Crickets, mealworms and earthworms are excellent choices for bluegill and other sunfi sh, while minnows are the best option for crappie. The best baits for bass are large minnows, crayfi sh and nightcrawlers. Catfi sh will bite a variety of baits including, nightcrawlers, cut shad or sunfi sh, minnows, crayfi sh, goldfi sh and prepared baits. A tackle box full of various size hooks, sinkers and bobbers is essential for fi shing with live bait.

Advanced crappie and bass anglers or anyone who prefers catching and releasing fi sh usually rely on artifi cial lures to prevent from deep hooking their catch. Savvy crappie anglers stock their tackle boxes with a mixture of jigheads in sizes ranging from 1⁄ 32 to 1⁄ 8 ounce and soft plastic grubs, swimbaits and minnow-shaped imitators.

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FISHING A mind-boggling assortment of artifi cial lures is available for catching bass at the lake. The best way to determine which lures to bring for bass is to read the Lake Sun Leader’s weekly fi shing report or visit a local baitand-tackle store to fi nd out which lures produce best for the time of year you will be fi shing the lake. For instance, the best summertime lures for Lake of the Ozarks bass are plastic worms, jigs, deep-diving crankbaits and swimbaits.

A good landing net is also essential because you never know when you will hook into that once-in-a-lifetime lunker. I lost the biggest crappie I have ever hooked at Lake of the Ozarks because I didn’t have my landing net handy. When I tried to haul the fi sh over the side of the boat, my jig popped out of the fi sh’s mouth and it fl opped back into the lake. Losing a trophy fi sh can quickly turn your perfect day on the water into a heartbreaking experience you would rather forget.

Bringing the essentials for your next day on the water could result in a successful fi shing trip you will never forget.

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The MU Extension Master Gardener program is designed to do just that, Trinklein said. “Its motto, ‘helping others learn to grow,’ emphasizes service to others as the program’s main objective.”

A new session of online Master Gardener training begins Aug. 23.

“While not meant to replace in-person training, which still is conducted in many Missouri counties, online classes represent another way to go through the core training required of all MU Extension Master Gardeners,” he said.

The course is taught by Trinklein and MU Extension horticulture specialist Sarah Denkler. Classes are delivered through the Canvas learning management system as a series of scripted and narrated video presentations. Students work through 14 learning modules at their own pace. A composite score of 70% on chapter quizzes is needed to pass the course.

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Your guide to where the fi sh are at Lake of the Ozarks John Neporadny Special to Vacation News | USA TODAY NETWORK

The lake level was 659.2, generation of 37,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) throughout the week for a level of 659.0 by the weekend. Surface temperature at Bagnell Dam was 82 degrees. Truman Lake was at 715.5 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.

Bagnell Dam spillway/Osage River Water clarity: Stained. Black bass: Slow on crankbaits. Crappie: Slow on tube jigs.

Lower Osage Water clarity: Stained. Black bass: Fair on shaky head worms or swimbaits 20 to 25 feet deep along points. Crappie: Fair trolling crankbaits along main channel. White bass: Good on topwater lures along points when the fi sh are surfacing and chasing shad.

Gravois Water clarity: Clear to stained. Black bass: Fair on magnum-sized plastic worms in brush piles 15 to 30 feet deep along points. Crappie: Good trolling Bandit 300 crankbaits along points and bluff s or shooting jigs under docks 15 feet deep along the main channel. Catfi sh: Excellent drifting skipjack herring and shad in deep water along the main channel.

Mid-Lake Water clarity: Stained. Black bass: Slow on jigs around main lake docks and shallow docks in backs of creeks. Crappie: Fair on jigs and minnows 8 to 15 feet

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deep along main lake docks and bluff ledges or trolling crankbaits on the main channel. Catfi sh: Good on drift rigs with cut shad, chicken livers and stink baits along points and bluff ledges

Fair on minnows 8 to 10 feet deep around docks. White bass: Fair on Roostertails along main lake points. Catfi sh: Good tight lining cut shad or jugging with live sunfi sh and goldfi sh.

Grand Glaize

Truman Dam spillway

Water clarity: Clear. Black bass: Fair on magnum-sized plastic worms 10 to 15 feet deep in brush piles. Crappie: Good on jigs and minnows 6 to 20 feet deep around brush piles on lower end or logs in the upper end.

Water clarity: Stained. Crappie: Good on jigs and minnows. White bass and hybrids: Good on jigs and spoons. Catfi sh: Good on cut shad.

Niangua Water clarity: Muddy. Black bass: Slow on Ned rigs and Texas-rigged plastic worms along main and secondary points. Catfi sh: Fair on shad sides either drifting or jug lining.

Upper Osage Water clarity: Muddy. Black bass: Fair on jigs and deep diving crankbaits along main and secondary points. Crappie:

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Sources: Guide Alfred Chapman (573465-3810), www.lakeozarkfi shingguideservice.com; Big Ed’s Guide Service (573692-6710) www.bigedsguideservice.com; Guide Jack Uxa (573-434-2570) www.lakeoftheozarksfi shingguide.com; Guide John Blankenbeker (573-280-1455); Guide Terry Blankenship (573-4802835); 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. m

GOLF

GOLF GUIDE There are about a dozen golf courses in the Lake area. FILE

The Lake’s a best place to golf! To fi nd out more about these local courses, go to www.golfi ngmissouri.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 Lake Valley Golf Club 367 C.C. Blair Dr., Camdenton 573-346-7218 www.lakevalleygolf.com

The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort 1524 State Road KK, Osage Beach 573-348-8522 www.tan-tar-a.com 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 Porto Cima (private club) 133 Club House Drive, Sunrise Beach 573-207-8700 www.portocima.com m

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GOLF

golf Lake area

tournaments

Try your skills at a local golf tournament. GETTY IMAGES

Duck Drop Golf Tournament The one-of-a-kind “quacky” golf tournament held every year will be August 6 at The Golf Club at Deer Chase.

The four-person scramble will begin with a 1:30 p.m. shot gun start with lunch and check-in at noon. Cost is $125 per player. An awards ceremony will follow play. Entry includes 18 holes of golf, 10 Duck Drop tickets, and lunch. Funds raised go to the Lake Area Big Brothers/ Big Sisters and Ozark Coast Kiwanis.

For more information, go to www.greatdamduckdrop.com.

Two-Man Scramble Lake Valley Golf Club will host a twoman scramble invitational August 7 & 8.

Cost is $400 per team and includes 36 holes of golf with cart, skins event on both days, pari-mutuel on Sunday, and closest to the hole prizes on Saturday.

For more information, call 573-3467218 or go to www.lakevalleygolf.com.

American Legion Tournament The American Legion Post 624 in

Sunrise Beach will host a four-person golf tournament at Rolling Hills Country Club August 27. Shotgun at noon. Cost is $240 for a four person team or $60 per person.Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf with cart, prize money, mulligans, par 3 insurance and attendance prizes, and a post-tournament meal. For more information, call Ray at 303-263-8592.

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 573348-8255 for more information.

Idiots Club Tournament The Lake of the Ozarks Idiots Club will host the third annual golf tournament September 20 at Porto Cima. Cost is $800 for a four-person team or $150 per golfer. Registration and checkin at 9:30 a.m., silent auction at 10 a.m. and tee off at 11 a.m.

The Idiots Club helps support chil-

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dren in the Lake area with a variety of needs that are not often covered by other charitable organizations.

To register or for more information, go to www.lakeoftheozarksidiotsclub.org.

Diaper Drive Tournament The annual Diaper Drive Golf Tournament will be held September 26 at Osage National Golf Course. Shotgun at 1 p.m.

Cost is $400 for a four-person team.

For more information, contact Jessica at 574-480-1489 or email jessica@ changingtable.org.

Halloween Tournament The third annual Halloween Golf Tournament to benefi t the Lake of the Ozarks Food Bank will be held October 31 at The Golf Club at Deer Chase. The 9hole tournament is $200 for a team of four with proxy prizes, games on course and mulligans. Prizes for best themed costume, scarier costume and overall best costume.

To register or for more information, contact Jasen at jjones@oldkinder hook.com or 314-401-5518. m

• Oct 16

May 14: Bagnell Dam 90th Birthday Bash, 6-10 p.m.

June 11: American Hot Rods & Blown Coupes, 6-10 p.m.

July 9: Muscle Cars - All American Speed, 6-10 p.m.

August 13: Missouri Bicentennial 200th/Birthday, 6-10 p.m.

September 10: Salute to Frontline Workers and First Responders, 6-10 p.m.

October 16: “Autumn Day Cruise In,” 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hot Summer Nights

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FEATURE

A casino at the Lake Charis Patires Vacation News | USA TODAY NETWORK

A nosey man who loves to tell stories, an 83-year old vagabond.

That’s how author Ray Speckman describes himself.

A long-time Lake resident, Speckman has written his 14th book, a historically-based novel “Conspiracy at Lake of the Ozarks.” The book is about the establishment of the Lake’s fi rst gambling casino and the nefarious activity surrounding granting the license.

“I have been intrigued with the possibility of a casino at the lake and the underlying current of demand for a lake casino,” he said.

Speckman’s professional career runs the gamut — adjunct professor at Ozarks Technical Community College and Drury, columnist, radio personality and tourism director. Some may remember him most as the owner of Camp Bagnell Fish and Steak House.

These days, he spends his time writing books.

“In a way it is cathartic. It is release emotions, freely without care,” he said. “Novels are great, picking fi ctional characters from people, good and bad, liked, unliked and hated, and turning them into characters. I also enjoy making up events to happen in the future; things that are believable that could happen.”

The book is about the establishment of the Lake’s fi rst gambling casino and the nefarious activity surrounding granting the license.

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FEATURE Describe for us the premise of the book?

Two young men from the lake area, one from Brumley, the other from Bagnell, grew up together, attended Mizzou and returned to the lake to become successful in a very short period of time. Tim Moulder of Brumley became a state senator and lake-area lawyer. Eddie Bradley was a successful Real Estate broker who became head of the lake area tourism promotion organization. They both championed a constitutional amendment to allow a casino at the lake, and at the same time Eddie was elected Governor and Tim, Attorney General.

The story weaves in the shenanigans of some of the lake pioneers who, after Bagnell Dam was built, determined the fate of people in business, creating millionaires and causing heartbreaks. They gathered around a round table in the restaurant of The Arrowhead Lodge. The good ole boy network began with the purchase of the Bank of Brumley with a promise not to move it. Almost immediately it became the Bank of the Lake of the Ozarks (BOLO). I name names and point subtle fi ngers.

The selection of the site for the new casino is contested between Laurie, Camdenton, and Osage Beach/ Lake Ozark.

Missouri government offi cials and elected offi cers are caught up in the bitter nefarious activities of interests that compete bitterly for the lucrative license.

Speckman

Do you have any other books published?

About the author

I have written over a dozen eBooks and two printed books.

One printed book is “An Ozark Painting,” a very concise, thoroughly researched history of the Lake of the Ozarks. Another is “Stranger in the Mirror,” the story of my wife, Marti’s, strong struggle against the yearlong invasion of a cancerous army. It was written to hopefully encourage women to get timely mammograms.

For more information about Ray Speckman, and to see a selection of his books, go to https://www.smashwords.com /profi le/view/Ozarkdaze

What are your future plans?

I am already at work on a sequel to the Ozarkians where the main characters in “Conspiracy,” Tim, Eddie, Candy and the villain, Jimmie Bellagio meet again as their lives intersect.

Also, Amazon/Kindle has developed a new platform for publishing books in a serial style (episodes they call them) where episodes are written one stage at a time and readers can read, paying for each episode with coupons they purchase with tokens. It is called Amazon Vella. I have written four episodes that have been published in a book called “Meandering,” an autobiography of Ray. For more information go to https://www.smashwords .com/profi le/view/Ozarkdaze m

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EVENT

Race to the fi nish at Duck Drop The 13th annual Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop will be held Saturday, August 7 at the Lake Ozark Campground & RV Park below Bagnell Dam. The Family Fun Zone opens at 10 a.m. with games, a dunk booth, bounce houses, food and lots of prizes.

The highlight of the event is when hundreds of yellow rubber ducks are released into the Osage River on a “race” across the fi nish line. The best viewing area is past the Lake Ozark Campground and RV park offi ce. The ticket holder with the number that corresponds with the fi rst duck to cross the fi nish line will take home $5,000. Additional prizes are also awarded.

Sales of Duck Drop tickets end at 11 a.m. the day of the event. Tickets are $5/

A volunteer plucks ducks from the Osage River. PROVIDED BY GEORGE DENNY

each or six for $20.

A golf tournament is being held Friday, August 6 at The Golf Club at Deer Chase starting at 1:30 p.m.

All money raised goes to the Ozark Coast Kiwanis Club to be distributed to Lake area charities including Kids’ Har-

bor, Citizens Against Domestic Violence, the food pantry, Lake Area Big Brothers Big Sisters, Wonderland Camp and many others.

To purchase Duck Drop tickets and to register a golf team, go to www.greatdam duckdrop.com. m

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EVENT ADVANCE

Champagne Campaign held this fall The Community Foundation of the Lake announces that Sandy and Mike Waggett will be the honorary chairs of the annual Champagne Campaign fundraiser. Champagne Campaign is on September 25 at La Roca Club.

Long-time business owners and philanthropists, the Waggetts are a perfect fi t to represent the mission of the CFL which is to assist in building the educational, cultural, health and economic development of our community.

Both Sandy and Mike have generously given to the community in so many ways.

“We are glad to have the opportunity to be honorary chairs of this year’s Champagne Campaign,” the Waggetts said. “We wholeheartedly support the mission of the Community Foundation of the Lake and have seen the great things that this organization has done at the Lake of the Ozarks. The grants that they provide various charity organizations in the area really allow many of these groups to help thousands of lake residents in need. We also admire their focus on the cultural, health, educational and economic development of the Lake of the Ozarks and we are honored to be a part of this year’s Champagne Campaign. Please consider attending this event and giving generously to the Community Foundation of the Lake.” All contributions stays in the local lake area.

The Champagne Campaign fundraiser that many are familiar with will take on a new “fun”raiser vibe, with fun-fi lled outdoor adult games, silent and live auctions this year. Held at La Roca Club, dancing and other activities will round out the evening. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $65 which include a buff et dinner provided by Chris and Melissa Galloway of Mama Cita’s & Pappo’s.

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Sandy and Mike Waggett will be the honorary chairs of the annual Champagne Campaign fundraiser.

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THE ARTS

Best Dam En Plein Air Art Festival In honor of the 90th birthday of Bagnell Dam and the 200th anniversary of Missouri, several events will be hosted across the Lake area to celebrate.

The Lake Fine Art Academy & Galleria have collaborated with the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau, Tri-County Lodging Association, and the Lake Area Chambers of Commerce to create the Best Dam En Plein Air Art Festival. The En Plein Air Art Festival will take place August 9-14, with artists arriving at the Lake of the Ozarks to paint local scenery and surrounding businesses.

Artists will paint at 20 diff erent sites around the lake area. Viewers may follow a map to watch artists paint and even buy paintings straight off the easel, however, buyers will have to wait until

The En Plein Air Art Festival will take place August 9-14. GETTY IMAGES

after the award ceremony on Saturday, August 14 to pick up the work.

A Student En Plein Air Art Competition will be held August 11 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Lake of the Ozarks State Park located on Osage Beach Parkway. Sign up is at the Lake Fine Art Academy & Galleria, located at 5513 Osage Beach Parkway in Osage Beach, or at www.lakefi neart.net.

The culminating event is an all-day art sale from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. with diff erent musical guests entertaining throughout the day at The Lodge of Four

Seasons Campana Hall. A dinner/gala and awards ceremony will be held from 6-9 p.m. with the Lake of the Ozarks Stringed Symphony entertaining atendees at Campana Hall. Cost to attend the dinner/gala is $40 per person. Tickets may be purchased by going to En Plein Air Art Festival on Facebook.

For more information contact Dr. Paula Brown at 573-693-1750. For more information on Best Dam Birthday Bash events, go to For www.bestdambirth daybash.com or Best Dam Birthday Bash on Facebook. m

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DINING GUIDE AMERICAN/FAMILY STYLE 4 Seasons Cafe/JJ Lafata’s 4312 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 365-6989

Hy-Vee Market Grill 929 Hwy. D Osage Beach; 302-7977 hy-vee.com

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

5 Diner (The) 25718 Hwy. 5 Gravois Mills; 372-8146

J.D. Waddles at the Inn at Grand Glaize 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-4731 innatgrandglaize.com/ jd-waddles

Applebee’s 4040 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 348-9595 applebees.com

JJ Twig’s 1815 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-9911 jjtwigs.com

Bee’s Knees 106 W. Jasper St. Versailles; 539-2525

Jones Outpost 6409 Hwy. 7 Montreal; 346-9866

Blondie’s Tropical Burger Bar 1255 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1255 blondieslakeozark.com

Off the Cliff 66 North Shore Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-1655 offtheclifflakeozark.com

10-42 Bar and Que 432 Valley Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-5141

Buffalo Wild Wings 200 Kestrel Ln. Lake Ozark; 693-1060 buffalowildwings.com

Outback Steakhouse 3930 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-4670 outback.com

Bandana’s Bar-B-Q 4315 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-4500 bandanasbbq.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

Barn-B-Que Smokehouse 14 Ravenwood Dr. Lake Ozark; 693-9959 thebarnbque.com

Chuckwagon Cafe 888 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 346-5050 chuckwagoncafemo.com

Pioneer Restaurant 801 W. Newton St. Versailles; 378-5886

HalfSauced Barbeque 4185 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-3200 halfsauced.com

Coco's Bistro 5837 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-5125 Dam It Larry’s 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 552-8080 Eagle View Sports Bar & Grille at Osage National 400 Osage Hills Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-1950 osagenational.com Fire Station Bar & Grill 146 Illinois St. Camdenton; 873-2222 fi restationbargrill.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

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

Val’s Country Cookin’ and Sassy Servers 601 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-0922 Wacky Knacky Diner 4540 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1900 wackyknackydiner.com

BARBECUE

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

Tonka Hills Restaurant 2598 US-54 Linn Creek; 873-2140 Facebook.com/ TonkaHillsOzarks

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

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

Breezes at the Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000

Arris’ Pizza 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-2288 arrispizzapalace.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.

China Town Chinese Restaurant 465 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4962 Touch of Asia 3715 Osage Beach Pkwy., Suite 1 Osage Beach; 302-7733

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DINING GUIDE 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 Li’L Rizzo’s 2196 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 365-3003 lilrizzos.com 929 Premium Outlets Dr. Osage Beach; 302-1500 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

Taqueria La Tapatia 5838 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1161 Tres Hombres 8779 N. Highway 5 Camdenton; 873-5822 cantinatreshombres.com Vera Cruz 309 MO-5 Versailles; 378-5757 Vista Grande Mexican Restaurant 4579 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-1231 vistagrandemexican restaurant.com

FINE DINING 1932 Reserve 1202 Procter Dr. Osage Beach; 693-9197 www.1932reserve.com Baxter’s Lakeside Grille 2124 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-2669 baxterslakesidegrille.com

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.

Lake Ozark; 693-1771 4466 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Four Seasons; 693-9479 Sunrise Cantina 264 Sunset Hills Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8185 sunrisecantina.net

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; 348-3131 MargaritavilleResortLake oftheOzarks.com

PIZZA Andy’s Pizza 108 Cecil St. Camdenton; 346-8300 addyspizza.com Al’s Chevy’s Pizza & Pub 5151 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-0027 lakeozarkpizza.com Alley Cats Pizza & Pub 1263 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5559 Big Ry’s Pizzeria 27574 Hwy. Y Rocky Mount; 392-5271

El Patron 126 Illinois St. SW Camdenton; 873-2876 MaMa CiTa’s Mexican Cantina 939 Chef Street Osage Beach; 693-9946 mamacitasosagebeach.com

Michael’s Steak Chalet 1440 Swiss Village Rd. Osage Beach; 348-3611 steakchalet.com

Tony G’s Pizzeria 14160 Twin Bays Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-3600

RESTAURANTS & BARS 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 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 Hurricane Dolly’s 258 Trail End Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2895

Casagrotto Pizza 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com

Lucy’s at the Lake 1311 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-1711

Dam Good Slice Pizza 1097 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark; 693-9954 damgoodslicepizza.com

Marty Byrde’s 1286 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 240-2274 martybyrde.com

Godfathers Pizza Express at CG's Mini Mart 11947 N Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-4433

Oh Tommy’s Irish Pub 6285 N. State Hwy. 7 Roach; 347-3133 ohtommysirishpub.com

HK’s Steakhouse 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000 4seasonsresort.com

PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1092 pappospizzeria.com

The Office Neighborhood Pub 4460 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy.

Lake Ozark; 693-1555

JB Hook’s 2260 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-3255 jbhooks.com

Pepperoni Bill’s 35 Camden Ct. Camdenton; 873-2365

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.

Jeffrey’s Prime Rib & Lobster 1252 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-DINE jeffreysatthelake.com

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Imo’s Pizza 4344 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-8300 imospizza.com/store/ lake-of-the-ozarks

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; 552-8842

Casual Italian dining in a family friendly atmosphere.

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DINING GUIDE 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

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 Boondockz at Lazy Dayz Resort 45 MM of the Main Channel 267 Runaway Dr. Climax Springs, 345-4590 runawayresort.com Bulldog’s Beach House 33 MM of the Main Channel 121 Teton Ln. Camdenton; 873-3311 bulldogsbeachhouse.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 Daddio’s Soda Shop 6.3MM of the Gravois Arm 27485 Cross Lane Barnett; 375-5603 Docknockers 4 MM of the Main Channel 245 Wheelhouse Ct. Lake Ozark; 693-1633 docknockers.com Dog Days Bar & Grill 19 MM of the Main Channel 1232 Jeffries Rd. Osage Beach; 348-9797 dogdays.ws Fish & Company (The) 31 MM of the Main Channel 268 Wego Fish Ln. Camdenton; 873-0022 thefi shandcompany.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 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 MargaritavilleResort LakeoftheOzarks.com

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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 Lake Burger 29475 Mill Creek Marina Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-4422 lakeburger.com Lake House 13 13 MM of the Main Channel 98 Oasis Cir. Sunrise Beach; 372-8339 lakehouse13.com LakeSide Cafe at Ozark Yacht Club 1 MM of the Main Channel 500 Yacht Club Landing Dr. Lake Ozark; 552-8401 ozarkyachtclub.com Landshark Bar & Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8593 MargaritavilleResort LakeoftheOzarks.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; 660-441-0574 lazygators.com Maggie’s on the Lake 8MM Gravois Arm 15251 Fleener Dr. Gravois Mills; 207-3693

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 Red Fox Bar & Grill 50 MM of the Main Channel 1433 Red Fox Rd. Climax Springs; 345-4596 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

WINERIES/BREW

Miller’s Landing 28.5 MM of the Main Channel 1431 Runabout Dr. Osage Beach; 348-5268 themillerslanding.com

Ozark Distillery & Ozark Brewery 1684 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2449 ozarkdistillery.com

NautiFish Rum Bar 3 MM of the Niangua Arm 1022 Nautica Rd. Camdenton; 286-2226 nautifi shrumbar.com

Seven Springs Winery 846 Winery Hills Estates Linn Creek; 317-0100 sevenspringswinery.com

Neon Taco 0MM 1076 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 964-6064

Shawnee Bluff Vineyard 8 Tolwood Rd. Eldon; 365-1100 shawneebluffwinery.com

DINING GUIDE Shawnee Bluff Winery 2430 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 365-9935 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 1009 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 480-3212 cruiselakeoftheozarks.com 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 Icehole 1371 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark; 693-9594 LOTO Lounge 5180 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 552-8179 Ozark Shave Ice & Creamery 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Lake Ozark Randy’s Frozen Custard 4681 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1423 randysfrozencustard.com Sailor’s Brew 4681 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 693-1225

Sip Coffee House 932 U.S. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2565 Shady Gables Tea Room 300 E. Newton St. Versailles; 378-2740 shadygables.com

Dairy Queen 619 N. Bus. Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 346-5855 dairyqueen.com Eldon Drive-In 607 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 392-3490

SQeZ Juice & Health 3869 Osage Beach Pkwy. N. Osage Beach; 552-8790 sqezjuicehealth.com

Jimmy John’s 4082 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 302-7323 jimmyjohns.com

Yankee Peddlers Tea Room 1011 Main St. Osage Beach; 348-5045 yankeepeddlerstearoom.com

Steak & Shake 3920 Osage Beach Pkwy.

Osage Beach; 348-0090 steaknshake.com

FAST FOOD 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

How to submit To have your restaurant included in the Drink & Dine restaurant listing, send restaurant name, address, phone number, website and your contact information to cpatires@gannett.com. Some restaurants have seasonal hours.

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The Trophy Room Great food, gorgeous views & a warm ambiance Check out our Old Kinderhook Resort website under dining page for information about all of our nightly features!

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. weeknights, enjoy great food, drink specials and sharable appetizers.

Family friendly dining

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Visit OldKinderhook.com for menu or reserve your table at 573-317-3560 or OpenTable.com.

12MM on the Big Niangua by water 5 minutes from the Camdenton Square

678 Old Kinderhook Drive • Camdenton, MO 65020 • 12MM on Big Niangua • 888-346-4949 • Oldkinderhook.com •

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Beer is one of the oldest drinks humans have produced. The fi rst chemically confi rmed barley beer dates back to the 5th millennium BC in Iran, and was recorded in the written history of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia and spread throughout the world.

Beer is a common staple among an estimated 244 million people in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Judging from a typical weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks, most of those brewski enthusiasts hang out here to toss back a few.

So, we aren’t surprised that several Lake-based bars, pubs and brewhauses make their own or carry some of the most fl avorful brews known to our tastebuds. In support of that love for beer, we off er some insight into a handful of those brew houses.

As always, drink responsibly. Designate a sober driver. Find alternate modes of transportation with any of the many cab companies here, with Uber or Lyft.

Make good decisions.

Of course, these bars also off er some type of food or snack. Some to compliment the beer, others to help fi ll your belly. Some have kids’ menus.

BEES KNEES BREWING COMPANY

A flight from PaPPo’s in Osage Beach. PROVIDED BY AL GRIFFIN

THE

craft beer revolution AT THE LAKE

Location: 106 W. Jasper St., Versailles Downtown southwest of the Morgan County Courthouse On the web: www.beesknees.com Phone: 573-539-2525 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Bees Knees sports a family-friendly venue off ering pizza, pasta and sandwiches as well as eight on-tap craft beers brewed on site. Locally made craft beer brewed by Brewmaster Chris Byars.

BEER BY THE PINT

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Low Voltage The little sister to the Electric Nectar Honey Blonde Ale displaying all the flavor with a lower ABV to make for an easy drinking pint. $4

He is a wise man who invented beer. Plato, the originator of that quip, was indeed a wise man. He parsed those words some four centuries before Christ was born. Yet, he must have been a wise, wise man to have such love for beer.

Electric Nectar Honey Blonde Ale The Honey Blonde Ale is crafted with a Midwestern malt to be crisp and smooth. This is the most refreshing beer with a mellow maltiness and light hop bitterness. $4

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DRINK & DINE Hazy Hive Hefeweizen Hazy Hive Hefeweizen is a pale, refreshing German wheat beer with high carbonation, dry fi nish, a fluffy mouthfeel and a distinctive banana and clove character. $4 Colony American Pale Ale The Colony American Pale Ale is a traditional Northwest pale ale with notes of citrus and pine and a solid malt backbone. $4 Six Feet Away IPA India Pale Ales are popular for their hoppy bitterness and rich malt character. With a deep golden color, full malt flavor and aggressive bittering hops, it will not disappoint.$4

Bee’s Knees is located in downtown Versailles. PROVIDED BY GEORGE DENNY

19th W’Hole Wheat With more than 10 golf courses in the Lake area, there is plenty of opportunity to play 18 holes -- but only one place you can have a 19th W’Hole Wheat.

Whether you had a great day or bad day on the course, you can always count on this ale to be nice and refreshing at 5.9 percent brewed with Valencia Sweet orange peel to give a great citrus flavor.

I’ll Bee Bock I’ll Bee Bock is on the smaller side and is a dark American Lager with copper hues. It boasts a rich, malty flavor with a low hop profi le. $4 Sweat Bee Stout You don’t like stouts? Your perceptions may change after trying ours. It has converted quite a few naysayers because of its rich taste, creamy mouthfeel and sweet fi nish with notes of chocolate and coffee. $4

LAKE OF THE OZARKS BREWING COMPANY Location: 6192 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach West of Rt. KK on Old U.S. 54 On the web: www.lozbrewingco.com/menu Phone: 573-693-1993 Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 2-9 p.m.; Saturday, 12-9 p.m.; Sunday-Tuesday, closed LOZ Brewing Co. is a locally-based microbrewery serving craft beer by the glass and growler off ering each customer knowledge of the area with unique beer names and descriptions.

Here is a sampling of their offerings.

Served to you by the pint, in flights or growlers h 4-Beer Flights $8 h 6-Beer Flights $12 h 32-oz. Growler fi ll $10/$12 h 64 oz. Growler fi ll $20/$24

A beer flight at Lake of the Ozarks Brewing Company. PROVIDED BY AL GRIFFIN

ON TAP Gold Nugget Jct. Golden Ale This golden ale is named after the 1970s Osage Beach amusement park, Gold Nugget Junction. This old-time amusement park featured an authentic 1890s country music show, can-can dancers, famous western gun fi ghts and much, much more! The Gold Nugget Jct. has a light, yet crisp flavor to quench your thirst.

Damsel (in distress) Blonde AKA Double D Blonde.

She’s sweet and light and surprisingly not very bitter!

This ale is brewed right in the original town named Damsel. Although the origin of the name is uncertain, Damsel established a post office in 1885 and remained in operation until 1920.

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Little Niangua Pale Ale Not really into bitter beer, but curious about IPAs? Try the Little Niangua, not as “hoppy” as its older brother, Big Niangua IPA. This pale ale is brewed with Cascade hops and offers a nice, smooth flavor -- just like the float trips you can take on the river.

Big Niangua IPA Every little bro needs a stronger older bro to look up to. The Big Niangua is just that at 6 percent, the perfect big brother. FYI, The Big Niangua River runs about 13 miles from Tunnel Dam to Ha Ha Tonka State Park.

Dragon Lake IPA Are you a hophead and in search of bitterness? With double the hops and a large grain bill, this double has the bitterness that will explode your tastebuds but with a smooth silky touch. Lake of the Ozarks gets its nickname Dragon Lake from its serpentine shape. With 1,150 miles of shoreline it has more shoreline than the California coast.

And the list goes on – so, put LOZ Brewery Co. on your Lake of the Ozarks Bucket List.

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573-392-1000

Father/Son Camp Aug 13-15

Women's Retreat Sept 10-12

Deer Widows Camp Nov 12-15

Wonderland Camp is a fully accessible camp that has served individuals with disabilities for over 50 years. Summer camps are reserved for that mission but Fall camps open to everyone!

Join us for special themed weekend camps this Fall!

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To learn more 573-392-1000 18591 Miller Cir., Rocky Mount, MO info@wonderlandcamp.org wonderlandcamp.org

DRINK & DINE OZARK BREWERY Location: 1684 Highway KK, Osage Beach Take Highway KK at the west end of Osage Beach, then about two miles toward Margaritaville.

On the web: www.ozarkdistillery.com/ozark-brewery By email: ozarkdistillery@gmail.com By phone: 573-348-2449 Hours: Sunday-Monday, closed; Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tap Room is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; Due to production schedules tours are only offered on Saturdays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Lake of the Ozarks Brewery is located at Ozark Distillery.

Owners Dave and Tiff hany Huff man started the brewery because at the time there were not any open at the Lake. Dave wanted to reuse their Bourbon barrels to create a Stout beer. This beer is unique as they dump the bourbon from the barrels in the distillery, roll them into the brewery and immediately fi ll them with an Imperial Stout beer he’s brewed. It ages for six months before it winds up in a keg. Stop in for a fl ight or pint and a pizza.

The current selection of beer includes with prices ranging from $2 for 4-ounce drafts to $18 for 64-ounce growlers.

Patio Pilsner Pilsner or Pale Lager. With a nod to the European pilsners, this selection offers a slightly sweet, pleasant flavor profi le with little bitterness. Think Stella Artois but with an Ozark twist. This is the most approachable beer on tap. Light, crisp and low alcohol. American hops and German pilsner malt combine to make the brewery’s version of a light beer.

OPEN @11AM 17.5 MM

SPECIALS Sunday Funday Crabby Ol’ Monday Tequila Tuesday Wine-O Wednesday Raw Deal Thursday

Home of the Lake’s Favorite Colossal Crab Rangoon & Famous Fried Potato Salad

Backwater Jacks Award Winning Sushi is BACK!

The Lake’s only poolside sushi bar!

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AUGUST FRIDAY 6TH: BEYOND NOBILITY SATURDAY 7TH: TRIXIE DELIGHT MONDAY 9TH JAMES CLAY WEDNESDAY 11TH: MARCUS WORDS THURSDAY 12TH: PHAT MIKE & THE BARTENDERS FRIDAY 13TH: THE MIXTAPES SATURDAY 14TH: MACHINE GUN SYMPHONY SUNDAY 15TH: MARCUS WORDS MONDAY 16TH: JAMES CLAY WEDNESDAY 18TH: GATOR HEADS THURSDAY 19TH: PHAT MIKE & THE BARTENDERS

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Pick the beers you want to try at Ozark Brewery. Selections change, especially with the seasons. PROVIDED BY CHARIS PATIRES

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Beach Blonde Ale Traditional Blonde Ale, light and easy with low bitterness. A great starter beer if you are new to craft beers. If you like Michelob Ultra or Miller/Bud Lite this is your beer.

Crazy Daizy Almost Hazy IPA Juicy IPA with hops in the boil, hops in the whirlpool, and double dry hopped. Balanced flavor profi le with fruity notes balancing the malt and bitterness. Not quite hazy but not clear, unfi ltered. Don’t let the flavor fool you, it will sneak up on you.

Gateway Porter For those of you who don’t think you like darker beers. Nice malty flavor with hints of chocolate and coffee. Balanced hop profi le to complement the malt. Not too heavy, but enough to let you know your drinking something.

Fresh Homemade Mexican Food!

Best Taco Tuesdays at the Lake!

Home of the Lake’s Favorite Shrimp Fajitas

5 FLAT

SCREEN TV’S

Check out our Dreamsicle Margaritas Mexicali Salsa available for purchase at the Cantina!

OPEN Tues-Thur 4pm-9pm Fri & Sat 4pm-10pm 1 mile west of KK • Hwy. 54, Osage Beach 302-0419 • www.MexBlues.com

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Bourbon Barrel Stout A big beer. Everything you’d expect in a stout with more.

Chocolate and coffee notes combined with Ozark Distillery Bourbon gives this a complex flavor profi le that evolves as you head to the bottom of the glass. Aged 6 months in a fresh Ozark Distillery Bourbon Barrel, this beer is in a class of its own.

More craft beer offerings depending on season.

PAPPO’S PIZZERIA AND PUB Location: 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach Just off the Jeffries Road intersection across from Casey’s.

On the web: www.pappospizzeria.com Email: alex@pappospizzeria.com Phone: 573-693-1092 Hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Owner Chris “PaPPo” Galloway had many years of pizza experience and a desire to produce exceptional pizza at a higher level. His fi rst foray into the pizza business was in 2012 in Springfi eld. Expansion began in 2014 at the Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach. PaPPo’s has since opened a second location in Springfi eld and at the end of 2019 opened a location in Columbia. The company’s fi rst franchise opened in Quincy, Ill., in 2020.

But what’s good pizza without good craft beer?

Available in fl ights, snifters and pints from $5-10; growlers $18-$32.

Their beer menu changes frequently and PaPPo’s also gets tap takeovers occasionally from the breweries.

HERE’S JUST A SAMPLING OF THE MORE THAN 30 CRAFT BEERS: h 4 Hands Ripple Traditional Belgian-style white ale h Boulevard Chocolate Ale Spiced Beer The perfect harmony of chocolate and malt h Boulevard Steep Drop Coffee-Stout Creamy with notes of honey, molasses and coffee h Elysian Space Dust IPA Hopping outta this world

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Logboat Snapper Stella Shock Top Sweet Bee Stout Sweet Bee Blond Ale Deschutes IPA Michelob Golden Light Angry Orchard Boulevard Wheat

CAN-DRAFT BEERS h Space Camper IPA h Kona Long Board h Kona Big Wave h Leinenkugel Summer Shandy h Land Shark h Goose Island Next Coast IPA h Goose Island 312 Wheat h Corona Premier h Truly (assorted flavors) The taps at Tucker’s Shuckers on the Bagnell Dam Strip. PROVIDED BY GEORGE DENNY

h Bur Oak Cooper’s Landing IPA Tug of war between the citrus and fruity notes h Boulevard Ginger Lemon Raddler Zesty, refreshing, thirst-quenching beverage h Ace Pineapple Cider The worlds original pineapple cider h Sudwerks Small Town Hustle IPA New England-style IPA h Founders All-Day IPA Easy drinking IPA h Piney River Black Walnut Wheat Beer Made with hand-harvested black walnuts h Six-Mile Bridge Pilsner Made with true German malts and hops h 21st Amendment High or Hell Brewed with real watermelon h Schlafly Tropical Saison Farmhouse Ale Sour, fruity and funky h Oskar Blue’s Dale’s Pale Ale Critically acclaimed American pale ale h KC Bier Hefeweizen Pale, hazy, wheat le with malt flavors h Leaky Roof Gandy Dancer Mead Sweet and light with wildflower honey h Flying Monkey Red Sweet, smooth and malty

h Guinness Draught Stout Irish Dry Pure beauty; Pure Guinness h Firestone Nitro Merlin Stout Milk Smooth, creamy roasted stout

TAP & GRILL LAKESIDE BREW HAUS Location: 31959 Dunwandrin Rd., Gravois Mills By water near the mouth to the Gravois Arm of the Lake on the north side of the Main Channel at about the 6.5 mm; by land toward the end of O Road in Laurie.

Watch for the signs on the right as you’re headed down O Road.

On the web: www.tapandgrillatthelake.com Phone: 573-207-0029 Hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-close Tap and Grill off ers more than 60 craft beers, and is possibly the only waterfront brew haus.

Check out any of these beers separated into Draft-Craft Beers and Can-Craft Beers, available by the glass for $6.

DRAFT-CRAFT BEERS h Tap and Grill (seasonal) h Tap & Grill IPA h Tap & Grill Ale h Tap & Grill Lager h Tap & Grill Wheat h Logboat Bobber

TUCKER’S SHUCKERS OYSTER AND TAP Location: 1339 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark Midway on The Strip in Lake Ozark, next to the Malted Monkey.

On the web: www.tuckersshuckers.com Phone: 573-365-9769 Hours: 11 a.m.-midnight, 7 days a week.

The claim to fame for Tucker’s Shuckers, one of the newer restaurants/bars in Lake Ozark, is that it is located on the historic Bagnell Dam Strip. It features oysters fl own in daily – and 28 beers on tap.

The fact that it off ers oysters makes it unique among the standard fare restaurants on The Strip.

HERE ARE YOUR CHOICES FOR ANY BEER-DRINKING MOOD YOU MIGHT BE IN. h Kona Big Wave Golden Ale h Sudwerk Solar Haze h Elysian Space Dust IPA h SweetWater 420 Strain G13 IPA h Deschutes IPA h 312 Lemonade Shandy h 4 Hands Single Speed h Boulevard Wheat h Boulevard Space Camper IPA h Sea Dog – Blueberry h Leinenkugel Summer Shandy h Logboat Snapper h Logboat Neon Blonde h Blue Moon Shock Top h Golden Road Mango Cart m

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LAKE Sunday, August 8

August Friday, August 6

Saturday, August 7

Backwater Jack’s, Beyond Nobility Bear Bottom Resort, Retro Active, 7 p.m.

Brick House, Jake Baumgartner, 7-11 p.m.

Captain Ron’s, Loaded Dice, 6-10 p.m.

Casablanca, Steven Scott, 7 p.m.

Coconuts, Chill Bone, 6 p.m.

Dog Days, Every Little Thing, 9 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, DJ Allen, 2-6 p.m.; The Juice, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Jolly Rogers, Rich Whalen Lake Burger, Outer Road Band, 7 p.m.

Lazy Gators, Dylan Scott Off the Cliff, ChristiAna Ozarks Amphitheater, ZZ Top Paradise, Good Vibes, 6-10 p.m.

Shady Gators, Dr. Zhivegas Shorty Pants, Dustin Clark Tap & Grill, Norm Ruebling Band, 7 p.m.

Backwater Jack’s, Trixie Delight Bear Bottom Resort, Retro Active, 7 p.m.

Captain Ron’s, Cherry Pistols, 6-10 p.m.

Casablanca, Don Akers, 7-11 p.m.

Coconuts, Chill Bone, 6 p.m.

Dog Days, Red Light Runner, 9 p.m.

Brick House, Bryan Copeland, 7-11 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, DJ Allen, 1-5 p.m.

Jolly Rogers, Outlaw Jim & the Whiskey Benders Lake Burger, Dave Dunklee, 12-4 p.m.; Shawn Campinini, 5 p.m.

Lake House 13, ChristiAna Lakeside Café at Ozark Yacht Club, Mark & Sarah, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Drew Stevens, 2-6 p.m.

Paradise, DJ Allen, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Lenny Frisch, 12-4 p.m.; Slick Nickel, 6-10 p.m.

Shady Gators, Dr. Zhivegas Shorty Pants, Dustin Clark Tap & Grill, Five Turn Knot, 7 p.m.

Best Ribs!

Brick House, Zach Simpson, 1-5 p.m.

Casablanca, Dustin Clark, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Dog Days, Skin and Bones, 2 p.m.

Fish & Co, Dave Dunklee, 1-5 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Double Down, 12-4 p.m.; Shawn Campanini, 5-9 p.m.

Lake Burger, Sarah and Mark, 4 p.m.

Lakeside Café at Ozark Yacht Club, Mark & Sarah, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Paradise, DJ Allen, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Steven Tyler Moore, 5-9 p.m.

Shady Gators, Nace Brothers

Monday, August 9 Backwater Jack’s, James Clay Franky & Louie’s, Blake Gardner, 5-9 p.m.

Tuesday, August 10 Franky & Louie’s, Rich Whaley Band, 5-9 p.m.

Shorty Pants, Phillip Twitchell

Wednesday, August 11 Backwater Jack’s, Marcus Words Dog Days, Molly Lovette, 6 p.m.

Jolly Rogers, Rich Whalen Franky & Louie’s, DJ Kylen, 5-9 p.m.

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Backwater Jack’s, Phat Mike & the Bartenders Dog Days, Molly Lovette, 6 p.m.

Jolly Rogers, Art Bentley Franky & Louie’s, Money for Nothin’, 5-9 p.m.

Larry’s on the Lake, ChristiAna acoustic Paradise, Faded Youth, 5-9 p.m.

Backwater Jack’s, Machine Gun Symphony Bear Bottom Resort, Shakey Ground, 7 p.m.

Brick House, Shawn C, 7 p.m.

Captain Ron’s, Five Turn Knot, 6-10 p.m.

Casablanca, Don Akers, 7-11 p.m.

Coconuts, I-70 Overdrive, 6 p.m.

Dog Days, Superjam, 9 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, DJ Micro, 1-5 p.m.; Dirt Road Addiction, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Jolly Rogers, Steven Soolley Lake Burger, Disengaged, 6 p.m.

Paradise, DJ Micro, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; The Adam Johnston Band, 12-4 p.m. & 6-10 p.m.

Shady Gators, Well Hungarians Shorty Pants, Art Bentley Tap & Grill, Burning Down the House, 7 p.m.

Friday, August 13 Backwater Jack’s, The Mixtapes Bear Bottom Resort, Shakey Ground, 7 p.m.

Brick House, Jake Baumgartner, 7 p.m.

Captain Ron’s, Staffard, 6-10 p.m.

Casablanca, Cheryl Lynn, 7-11 p.m.

Coconuts, I-70 Overdrive, 6 p.m.

Dog Days, Wildfi re, 9 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Dirt Road Addiction, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Jolly Rogers, Steven Woolley Lake Burger, Usual Suspects, 6 p.m.

Off the Cliff, Cindy Lawhorn, 5-8 p.m.

Paradise, Carly Rogers, 6-10 p.m.

Shady Gators, Well Hungarians Shawnee Bluff Vineyard, Foghat, 8 p.m.

Shorty Pants, Art Bentley Tap & Grill, Burning Down the House, 7 p.m.

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Sunday, August 15 Backwater Jack’s, Marcus Words Brick House, Velvet Brick, 1-5 p.m.

Dog Days, Superjam Duo, 2 p.m.

Franky & Louie’s, Lake Collective, 1:30-5 p.m.; Blake Gardner, 5-9 p.m.

Lake Burger, Dave Dunklee, 12 p.m.

Lakeside Café at Ozark Yacht Club, Drew Stevens, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Paradise, DJ Micro, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Carly Rogers, 5-9 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 17 Franky & Louie’s, Money for Nothin’, 5-9 p.m.

Lucky’s, Cindy Lawhorn, 6-8 p.m.

Shorty Pants, Justin Larkin

Wednesday, August 18 Backwater Jack’s, Gator Heads Franky & Louie’s, DJ Kyle, 5-9 p.m.

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This year’s Missouri State Fair concerts, ranked

the Streetlight,” features fresh takes on soul classics from the likes of Sam Cooke and Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers.

Supporting act: Kazual Tickets: $20 to $40

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2. RHONDA VINCENT AND THE RAGE, AUG. 19 What to expect: A modern bluegrass legend — and Missouri native — Vincent has won Female Vocalist of the Year numerous times from the International Bluegrass Music Association and plays multiple instruments. Her music “honors the traditions of classic bluegrass while also fi nding room for the more contemporary melodic and lyrical outlook of country,” AllMusic notes.

Supporting act: Leroy Van Dyke Tickets: $20 to $25

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Like their custom cuisine, state fair musical lineups often resemble a mishmash of favorites, summer rarities and overstuff ed options that leave a strange feeling in the pit of your stomach.

Concerts at the Missouri State Fair, held annually in Sedalia, often fi t right in the middle of their cross-country counterparts. Some states greatly outpace Missouri — check out this year’s lineup in Minnesota, featuring the likes of Miranda Lambert and Tim McGraw or New York’s schedule with Nas, Third Eye Blind and Melissa Etheridge — while others falter by comparison.

The fair’s typical programming leans toward the country end of the dial, mixing in some classic rock and contemporary Christian fare for a little variety. In some ways, this year’s lineup is quite typical — but mixes in just enough surprise to qualify as refreshing.

Here’s our ranking of this year’s shows, which arrive with the fair in less than a month, Aug. 12-22.

1. BOYZ II MEN, AUG. 14 What to expect: At this point, Boyz II Men has been a trio about as long as it was a quartet, with bass singer Michael McCary leaving the group in 2003. But Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman have no trouble serving up some of the sweetest harmonies in R&B history. The group’s great ballads practically spell out summer love, with all its highs and lows: “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” “On Bended Knee,” “Water Runs Dry.” Boyz II Men’s most recent album, 2017’s “Under

3. COLTER WALL, AUG. 20 What to expect: Typically, this Canadian country singer exercises “a charred, whiskey-soaked baritone” as he transmits “colorful tales of the western frontier and the folk heroes who populate it,” Pitchfork’s Amanda Wicks noted last year. But, as that piece relayed, Wall has also danced with the sounds of Western swing. His versatility — and quality — makes him an act worth embracing.

Supporting act: Charley Crockett, Tim Montana Tickets: $20 to $30 4. RUSSELL DICKERSON, CASSADEE POPE, AUG. 13 What to expect: Dickerson, a West Tennessee native, and Floridian Pope make a strong double bill. He makes pleasing, if not always memorable, singles in a modern pop-country vein (think “Yours” and “Blue Tacoma”). She transitioned from rock star, leading the band Hey Monday, to a strong country presence in the 2010s, charting with tunes such as “Wasting All These Tears” and “Think of You,” a duet with Chris Young.

Tickets: $15 to $30 5. TYLER FARR, TENILLE TOWNES, AUG. 17 What to expect: Missouri State University grad Farr emerged about a decade ago, releasing rock-tinged country under his own name and writing for the likes

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of Joe Nichols. Townes, a Canadian singer-songwriter, owns a strong, traditional country timbre and a knack for more modern sounds.

Tickets: $20 to $30 6. TRACE ADKINS, AUG. 12 What to expect: If songs like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing” are your idea of great country music, you no doubt dig the baritone singer. Adkins has three platinum and two gold records to his name, peaking with 2005’s double-platinum “Songs About Me.” With: Dusty Slay Tickets: $25 to $35 7. THE BEACH BOYS, AUG. 18 What to expect: If we were dealing with the full complement of living Beach Boys members, this show would climb the rankings. But the Mike Love-led touring arm feels slight, like a facsimile of the real thing. Longtime keyboardist/ songwriter Bruce Johnston is along for the ride, as is intriguing sideman John Cowsill. But even if you close your eyes, it’s hard to hear the true glories of one America’s greatest bands.

Tickets: $30 to $40 8. HANK WILLIAMS JR., AUG. 21 What to expect: Bocephus always brings the honky-tonk bravado, but Williams’ catalog — which, in all fairness, dates back close to 60 years — never quite matches up to his outsize personality. And it’s become harder and harder in recent years to abide the ways that personality manifests in political ugliness. If you’re not a die-hard Hank Jr. fan, this just isn’t for you.

With: Walker Montgomery Tickets: $30 to $55

Ranking neighboring state fair lineups How are fair concerts shaping up in states that touch Missouri? Iowa leads the way — by a long distance.

Here’s what our neighbors have to offer.

1. IOWA, AUG. 12-22 IN DES MOINES Best options: Chris Stapleton with Nikki Lane, Hanson (supporting the Beach Boys), Doobie Brothers, Blake Shelton Worst: Five Finger Death Punch, Sam Hunt 2. KENTUCKY, AUG. 19-29 IN LOUISVILLE Best: P.O.D., White Reaper Worst: Colt Ford, Jackyl 3. ILLINOIS, AUG. 12-22 IN SPRINGFIELD Best: I Love the ‘90s Tour (Vanilla Ice, Naughty By Nature, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Coolio, Tone Loc, more), Sammy Hagar and the Circle Worst: Toby Keith, Kane Brown 4. OKLAHOMA, SEPT. 16-26 IN OKLAHOMA CITY Best: Ginuwine, Sawyer Brown Worst: Skid Row 5. KANSAS, SEPT. 10-19 IN HUTCHISON Best: Newsboys, Nelly Worst: Tracy Lawrence Note: Concerts for the Nebraska State Fair, held Aug. 27 through Sept. 6, and the Arkansas State Fair, held Oct. 15-24, were not available at press time. The Tennessee State Fair, Aug. 12-21, is being held in conjunction with the Wilson County Fair and is featuring a smaller, more regional lineup. m

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Events on the Strip Shootout Meet & Greet, Dyno Shootout to be held in August

Shootout on the Strip will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25. LAKE MEDIA FILE PHOTO Dan Field Special to Vacation News | USA TODAY NETWORK

Two major events on The Strip in Lake Ozark have been approved by the board of aldermen.

The back-to-back events dovetail with the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout later next month, but organizers wanted to get a jump start so Lake Ozark residents, area residents and visitors have plenty of time to mark their calendars.

The popular Shootout Meet and Greet will be held Wednesday, Aug. 25.

A new event to The Strip and to the Shootout is a Car, Truck and Bike Show and Dyno Challenge Aug. 26.

Meet and Greet The Meet and Greet has become an annual event for Lake Ozark and The Shootout.

The Meet and Greet will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25. This gives racers and other boat-related groups an opportunity to display to the public their boats, transport rigs and accessories.

As part of the Meet and Greet, boats and rigs will line up on Rt. 242 about

mid-afternoon for a parade of boats to The Strip. Bagnell Dam Blvd. will be closed to thru-traffi c from School Road to Bagnell Dam from noon to 10 p.m. so boats and their transports can set up for the rest of the day.

Resident passes will be provided by Shootout volunteers prior to the day so residents can access their homes and businesses.

Parking will be available below Bagnell Dam Blvd. with shuttles providing transportation to The Strip. In addition, parking will be available at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Lake Ozark Christian Church and School of the Osage Heritage School.

Shootout activities begin in full Aug. 20 and conclude with the actual Shootout Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28-29, near Captain Ron’s in Sunrise Beach (34.5 mile marker).

For Shootout details, click on https:// lakeoftheozarksshootout.com.

Car Show, Etc. The new event will take place from noon to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, also on The Strip.

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There will be a car, truck and bike show with competitive classes and plaques for class winners. In addition, there will be a Dyno Shootout for cars, trucks and bikes with classes and plaques for class winners. Registration is limited for the dyno runs.

A dynamometer, also known as a “dyno”, is a device that measures force, torque or power. For chassis or engine applications, a dynamometer is designed to create a load to duplicate various speed (RPM) and torque (Nm or lbft) requirements. From this data, power (HP or kW) can be calculated.

The show starts at noon and the awards ceremony is at 8 p.m. There will not be any street closures for this event (the center lane will be blocked off ) with vehicles set up for public viewing along both sides of Bagnell Dam Blvd. and the center lane.

Again, parking will be available below Bagnell Dam Blvd. with shuttles providing transportation to The Strip. In addition, parking will be available at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Lake Ozark Christian Church and School of the Osage Heritage School.

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