417 Magazine - September 2007 - Southwest Missouri

Features
	Mr. Hollywood Springfield native-turned-LA showbiz mogul Marc Whitmore moves back to do what he does best: promote the arts in a bustling community. By Jacob Harper
Work and Play Some of the big names in business who helped make Branson Landing happen have nabbed their own little corners of the new lakeside property. By Katie Pollock, Photos by Edward Biamonte
	It's All in the Ambiance Ocean Zen's new location feels simultaneously swanky and submerged. By Katie Pollock

Springfield native-turned-LA showbiz mogul Marc Whitmore moves back to do what he does best: promote the arts in a bustling community.

By Jacob Harper

Some of the big names in business who helped make Branson Landing happen have nabbed their own little corners of the new lakeside property.

By Katie Pollock, Photos by Edward Biamonte

Ocean Zen's new location feels simultaneously swanky and submerged.

By Katie Pollock

Departments
How to Become a Local Celebrity	Archive »
Our guide to getting recognized everywhere in Springfield. By Evan Fisk
Branson's Newest Art Space	Archive »
Find gorgeous brushed-steel sculpture—and the sounds of Barry Manilow—at Premier Gallery. By Tammy Kirks
Up in the Air	Archive »
Branson will build its airport, but some people—including the mayor—aren't sure if the deal was a good one for the city. By Tiesha Miller
The Book On Sex	Archive »
A local husband-and-wife team of doctors has written a book on how a rockin' bedroom life can lead to a healthy heart. By Katie Pollock
Dining News	Archive »
Dagwood's comes to town; Riad comes to the south side; and Clary's comes back. By Gregory Holman
A New Taste	Archive »
A New Taste White River Room, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
Graduating to Being in Charge	Archive »
After finishing the MBA program at Drury University, Dawn Hiles went on to run and revamp the program. By Michelle Sherwood