In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. - Ephesians 1:7 Always FREE! Your source for local news and entertainment INSIDE... July 26 - 28, 2020 • Vol. 1, Issue 114 Champions again: park wins second aerial award Submitted to Branson Globe Branson, Missouri -New Service: Sensory Room opens at Elevate Branson Page 2 The Branson adventure park, Shepherd of the Hills, has been voted USA Today’s Best Aerial Adventure Park in the nation for the second year. They won the award through an online poll. Business nominations came from a panel of travel industry judges and were then turned over to the general public to vote. After winning the award last Appearing July 29: Sami Johnson at Lakewood Church. Page 9 The Andy Williams Moon River Theatre, 2500 W 76 Country Blvd., will be auctioned off July 27-29. (Courtesy of Ten-x Commercial) Andy Williams Moon River Theatre goes up for auction Homeward Bound: Kansas pup makes incredible journey. Page 20 WEATHER...page 13 Highs in the 90s with a chance for thunderstorms Monday - Thursday. By Brenda Meadows, Branson Globe Staff Writer The Andy Williams Moon River Theatre, 2500 W 76 Country Blvd., will be auctioned off online on July 27 through July 29. Online property broker Ten-X Commercial is starting bidding for the 11.57-acre property at $1.5 million. The property has 550 parking spaces, 17 bus spaces and is within the Branson Entertainment Zoning District and is in the Opportunity Zone. Williams personally designed the $12 million 45,147 total square feet state of the art theater. It includes an apartment, a large lobby area and has 2,057 seats. After the Branson 2012 Leap Day tornado, the theatre got a new roof and was renovated including fire sprinklers throughout the entire building. The Andy Williams Moon River Theatre opened on May 1, 1992 and is noted, not only for the talent that has performed on its stage, but its scenic exterior and gardens. It was awarded the state of Missouri Conservation Award for Developed Land Use because of its unique architecSEE MOON RIVER, PAGE 3 year, winning again is an amazing feat for the co-owners and staff. “We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who voted and helped us win another year,” said co-owner Jeff Johnson. “It’s great to win once, but to win twice is so amazing. We’re truly thankful.” After saving the historic site in 2017, the owners have been hard at work. They continue to provide updates and quality entertainment, without sacrificing the park’s tradition. Johnson says that while there are many new ideas and things to improve the experience, The Shepherd of the Hills will always be an outdoor theater first. “The story of the Shepherd of the Hills will SEE CHAMPIONS, PAGE 3
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