Molly and Carter Audition for the Letterman show?!

I just love living in Branson, Mo. Why? Because Branson is a town that celebrates people. There has been a lot of HEAVY US news lately. The oil spill in the Gulf, Michael Jackson's one-year memorial, and the World Cup are a few of the topics. Here in Branson, Mo. I have a light hearted topic to tell you about.

This Saturday evening at the Branson Landing, right in front of the fire and water show, I had the pleasure of being an audience member for David Letterman's Stupid Human and Pet Trick Auditions. That's right, Branson got a chance to show off its talented people and I can't wait to see who gets picked to represent our town.

There were many human auditions including a young lady who could "Hoodiny" her way out of handcuffs by basically dislocating her shoulder. I witnessed a young man who could lick his elbows. One woman sang the national anthem by hitting her throat in a way that sounded like bag pipes. The talent was endless.

Then, the pets had a chance to show off their skills and guess who came up first? Molly and Carter, our beautiful pups that celebrate the Dogs that were onboard the Titanic, along with our most amazing First Class Maid, Jaynee. They were on their "Game" too. Molly and Carter both rang a bell, barked, and bowed all on command. The crowd loved them.

What I want to share about Molly and Carter's mission is that they are not only celebrating the Dogs that were onboard the Titanic, but they have another cause. It's called S.O.S. or Save Our Strays. Molly and Carter travel and educate local residents on how to care for dogs and work closely with the Taney County Humane Society to raise awareness and funding for Taney County. Jaynee shared with the crowd, that they have already raised $145,000 for their cause. She also shared that she has nine cats and 7 dogs herself. Wow. I believe she is saving strays as well. Thank you Titanic Museum Attraction for taking action and making a difference in our town.

Overall, the event was delightful and I believe our visitors and locals alike had a great time. I can't wait to find out if Molly and Carter get picked for Mr. Letterman's show. They are destined for stardom.

If you would like to meet Molly and Carter , come on over to the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Mo. You can purchase tickets online at http://www.titanicbranson.com. Molly and Carter work everyday from 9am-5pm. AND Each day at noon when the ship's noon whistle blows, they promenade down past the waterfall in front of the museum and meet and greet guests. They also have a webcam at http://titanicbranson.com/titanic_webcam2.php where you can view them lounging in their lavish first class kennel.

Three cheers for Branson, Mo. I love my hometown.

July Art Exhibit at the Titanic in Branson, MO

If you appreciate art or are an artist yourself, you have to take the time to come see the Titanic Museum Attraction’s Branson Art Exhibit this July. Our owners, John and Mary Kellogg-Joslyn have had the fortune of meeting a local Missouri artist extraordinaire whose talent is remarkable and worth seeing!

Her name is Rachel Wilson and she hails from Avilla, Missouri. She discovered her artistic talent back in High School in Webb City and actually received a scholarship to MSSU. Now she has a family of her own and lives on a crop and cattle farm.

I believe, when you become a mom, you have the deepest form of love in your heart for nurturing and protecting your children. Being a mom is a true gift and it inspires women. Art is an amazing outlet for this inspiration. I have a great respect for Rachel as a mom and local artist. She has definitely captured her passion in her art.

Rachel’s Titanic exhibit is that of Horse Sculptures. These amazing life-size sculptures are made of fallen hedge wood from past years ice storms on her farm. In a sense, she has recycled broken limbs and transformed them into works of art that seem to come back to life. These artistic horses have so much detail that they will definitely draw attention and double takes for passers by on the Strip in Branson, Mo. “I think our July visitors, especially the kids, will be surprised, and startled, by the realism and motion that Rachel has captured in her imaginative, hedge-horse sculptures. Each ‘horse’ has a name and story to tell, from the large plow horse to the smallest of colts,” says Joslyn. “Six sculptures will be herded together outdoors on Titanic’s grassy knoll, where they’ll appear to be grazing. They are so life-like they’re bound to slow traffic,” he adds.

Rachel Wilson’s Horse Sculptures will be on display the entire month of July 2010 on the lawn of the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Missouri. Don’t miss it.