This weekend in Branson, MO

Set in the parking lot shared by The Hearth tea shop and Creekside antiques and flea market, this farmers market goes on in any weather and centers on locally grown produce. Browse drinks, vegetables, baked goods, and creations by local artists.

Country traditionalist Gene Watson brings a career-spanning performance filled with signature ballads and timeless storytelling. Celebrated by fellow artists as the Singer’s Singer for his smooth tone and agile range, he has released 34 studio albums and placed more than 72 songs on the charts, with 23 reaching the Top Ten and 11 rising to No. 1 across country and gospel. His recording journey began in 1962 with the self-written If It’s That Easy, and through the years he has defined classic country with favorites like Love in the Hot Afternoon, Paper Rosie, Farewell Party, Fourteen Carat Mind, and many more. Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2020, he continues to deliver the clear, soulful vocals fans know well, often recording live in the studio to preserve the emotion of each song. Collaborations with Vince Gill, Lee Ann Womack, Trace Adkins, Connie Smith, Joe Nichols, and Alison Krauss reflect his lasting influence. Expect an authentic set steeped in fiddle, steel, and real-life themes from one of the genre’s most respected voices.

Take a nostalgic journey through the 1960s as #1 Hits of The 60s brings chart-topping favorites to Clay Cooper Theatre. This tribute showcases iconic tunes from the era’s hit parade, celebrating timeless classics that shaped a generation and capturing the spirit of the decade’s unforgettable music.

Learn Kinusaiga, a Japanese style of patchwork, with artist and instructor Janette Johnson in a hands-on class centered on creating a sunset landscape. This contemporary technique uses pieces of fabric to form intricate collages without sewing, and participants can choose from a variety of colorful materials provided. Step-by-step guidance supports beginners, and everyone takes home a framed, finished artwork to display or gift. The workshop fee is $55 and includes all instruction and supplies. SMAC members receive a $5 discount on ticketed classes. Thanks to a grant from the Hollister Parks & Recreation Department, Hollister residents are eligible for 50% off ticketed classes and must provide a full residential address and enter a Hollister zip code at checkout to claim the discount. The discount is not transferable and may be revoked if the residential address cannot be verified. Janette Johnson is a self-taught lifelong artist who works in sewing, quilting, crafting, watercolor, polymer clay, and graphic design.