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4 WHAT'S UP! MAY 19-25, 2019 As Dolly Parton's Stampede debuts its 25th season in Branson in 2019, guests will be treated to all the music, friendly competitions, comedic capers and equestrian showmanship they've experienced through the years. First timers and repeat guests make Stampede the most-visited dinner attraction in the world. This high-energy, spectacular show combines special effects, a signature style of entertainment and a fabulous feast to create a truly immersive guest experience. "We love to hear from visitors about their favorite parts of the show, and their kids' reaction to the beautiful horses," said Bryan Cossiboom, Dolly Parton's Stampede general manager. "Often they tell us how they plan to bring back even more family next time." Besides 32 amazing horses, Dolly Parton's Stampede presents a stampede of buffalo, a herd of longhorn steer, hilarious racing pigs and, back by popular demand, the "Canine Capers" rescue dog relay featuring Fly-Ball racing, an agility course and high jump in a "head-to-tail" competition. As contests get underway, guests enjoy the Stampede's signature four- course feast, beginning with the renowned original creamy vegetable soup and homemade buttery biscuit, followed by a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory- smoked barbequed pork loin, buttery corn on the cob, herb-basted potato, apple turnover for dessert and as much Coca-Cola® as they like. Vegetarian meals are available upon request. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction has grown to be "Branson's Most Fun Place to Eat." The company also operates Dolly Parton's Stampede in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, as well as Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Each of these spectacular shows feature special effects, musical productions and live animals, all served with a fabulous four-course family feast. Guests are encouraged to reserve early, as many shows sell out. Show times and reservations are available by calling (800) 520-5544 or visiting dpstampede.com. THE BEST OF BRANSON Stampede Celebrates 25 Years of Memories in Branson Music For Matt JOCELYN MURPHY NWA Democrat-Gazette O n what would have been Matt Adams' 32nd birthday, the Matt Adams Memorial Foundation hosts a benefit concert at George's Majestic Lounge to combat the opioid epidemic, support recovery and raise awareness. "We want people to know it's present," says Brittany Kelly of the opioid crisis. Kelly is Adams' sister and one of the four co-founders — along with Adams' mother, fiancé and another sister — of the foundation. "Matt loved everyone he ever talked to, he helped people all the time. It was something we wanted to continue on, is to carry out his legacy, just reach out to people to get them through hard times. That's what our foundation is about." More than 130 people die each day from an opioid overdose, the Department of Health and Human Services estimates. The Matt Adams Foundation is focused on harm reduction and spreading awareness as their organization continues to grow. In the last eight weeks alone, the foundation has given out more than 300 overdose rescue kits containing Naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal drug. They've also partnered with the Central Arkansas Harm Reduction Project out of Little Rock and launched the first Northwest Arkansas confidential hotline where anyone can anonymously call or text to request a free Naloxone kit. All proceeds from the concert will support the foundation's efforts to provide free harm reduction resources like the kits and financial aid for treatment. "Eventually, our goal is to get enough funding to get people through recovery and get them the recovery they're needing," Kelly explains. "Not just outpatient services, but a rehab facility- type. But right now, little things we can do is the harm reduction." Benefit concert fights opioid crisis FAQ Enigma: Matt Adams Memorial Benefit WHEN — 7 p.m. May 19 WHERE — George's Majstic Lounge in Fayetteville COST — $12-$15 INFO — mattadamsfoundation. org or email info@matt adamsfoundation.org FYI — The number for the anon- ymous Northwest Arkansas hotline is 479-222-0532. Photo courtesy: Jamie Seed The Matt Adams Foundation's efforts are currently focused on harm reduction through providing overdose rescue kits and raising awareness about the opioid epidemic. Tonight's concert with Opal Agafia & the Sweet Nothings, Jesse Dean and Co. and Caleb Ryan Martin will support that mission. FAYETTEVILLE