Ozarks Authors Book Signing Event

Authors, Howard C. Cavner, Todd Parnell, Tom Koob, Curtis Copeland and Marilyn Whetstone will all be attending this book signing event at the Historic Owen Theatre on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm.

This free community event will give area locals a chance to meet the authors, and learn what encouraged them to write these wonderful books. The authors will be signing their books, and give a brief talk about how they were inspired to share the stories of the amazing people of the Ozarks, our beautiful mountains, lakes and humorous folktales! This event is a rare chance for friends and fans to connect with the authors, and for the authors to promote their work and engage with their readership.

This Ozarks Author book signing event will be followed by a 7pm showing of the film version of The Shepherd of the Hills starring John Wayne, Betty Field and Harry Carey. The supporting cast includes Beulah Bondi, Ward Bond, Marjorie Main and John Qualen. The picture was Wayne’s first film in Technicolor and was based on the novel of the same name by Harold Bell Wright. The director was Henry Hathaway, who directed several other Wayne films including True Grit almost three decades later.

The film is sponsored by the Historic Downtown Branson Community Improvement District and the public is invited free of charge. The concession stand will be serving your favorite snacks, and seating is limited to 200 people.