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BRANSON MO NEWS: SocialAfter operating as CB Social House since opening in 2014, the restaurant and bar at 314 S. Patton Ave. changed its name to Social. Head chef Daniel Stern said CB Social House closed Jan. 27 and reopened Feb. 7 as Social. CB Social House spun off from City Butcher and Barbecue, the south-side butcher shop and restaurant operated by business partners Jeremy Smith and Cody Smith. Stern said the ownership group has consolidated to form Social, and a statement sent to Springfield Business Journal indicated Cody Smith was no longer involved in the downtown venture. Stern declined to disclose the investment for rebranding, which centered on menu revisions, including exclusively serving dinner. General Manager Doug Riddle said Social is moving away from a la carte steak options and burgers. The menu online features beef cheek, salmon, duck and steak entrees, ranging from $25-$32 per plate. Stern said the “chef’s table” expanded to 10 seats from four, in a separate dining area served from a menu crafted by Stern daily.Hours: 4-10 p.m. Monday through SaturdayPhone: (417) 368-0778Web: CBSocialHouse.com Branson Regional Arts CouncilThe 35-year-old Tri-Lakes Community Theatre merged Jan. 23 with The Branson Arts Council Inc., with Branson Regional Arts Council as the surviving entity, said Executive Director Jim Barber. “As an organization, Tri-Lakes was faltering and didn’t have the support they needed for operating as a nonprofit,” Barber said. Branson resident Jean Cantwell started both organizations, the Tri-Lakes Community Theatre in 1983 and The Branson Arts Council in 1965, as the Taney Arts Council. Barber said Cantwell supported the merger. Prior, Tri-Lakes was only able to produce a couple shows a year, but now, Barber said several performances are planned year-round at the Historic Owen Theatre. There was no cash exchanged in the merger, Barber said. He is the only employee of the nonprofit …