BELLA VISTA — Branson country singer Jim Owen will give two benefit concerts to benefit the Bella Vista Library Saturday, March 27. The performances at 2 and 7 p.m. will be held at Riordan Hall with two full hours of songs with a 30-minute preshow.

A Hall of Famer, Owen was the closing act for the Grand Ole Opry’s 60th birthday bash. He has written 12 songs recorded by top country artists.

Tickets for the shows are $10 and are available at thelibrary located at 11 Dickens Place in Bella Vista, at Riordan Hall or at Arvest Bank in Bella Vista. At the door admission is $12.50 with all proceeds for the library.

The library is open Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesday. It is staffed mostly by volunteers.

Pat Swessell, library volunteer, is holding a sign promoting Owen’s concert for library patrons Susan and Tim Owen.

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News, Pages 2 on 03/17/2010