This month’s First Friday in the North Village Arts District will celebrate the third and final art installations for 2022. Set for 6-9 p.m. Friday, the free gallery crawl is held on the first Friday of each month, with live music, art and entertainment going on throughout the North Village Arts District. This month’s event […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Fans of fall know one of the perks of the season is the heightened interest in haunted history. There’s a chill in the air, it’s getting darker earlier, the dried leaves rustle as they hit the ground and it all combines to give you a feeling of something … other worldly. […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Though Columbia and Boone County have typically seen steady growth over the years, local financial experts discussed ways to improve the area’s economy and stimulate large, long-term growth. Supporting startup companies, developing a community vision and enticing a young workforce to stay in Columbia after graduation were all topics on which […]
Abigail Derrick Photography After nine years together, Ally Hill and Curtis Holliday were married in a timeless and romantic ceremony at Emerson Fields. In celebrating their special day, the high school sweethearts never lost focus on the two most important pieces: family and each other. They incorporated family into as much as possible, from having […]
Photo By: L.G. Patterson Lynne Jensen Lampe’s debut poetry collection revolves around one topic: her relationship with her late mother. Many of us can claim complicated relationships with one or both parents, but Lampe’s experience was shaped by the medical landscape of the late 1950s and ‘60s. And her first book, Talk Smack to a […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson With the start of football season comes the perfect time to throw a great tailgate party to cheer on our own Mizzou Tigers. So we asked Andrea Lyn Seppo of Andrea Lyn Events to help us come up with your guide to hosting a great tailgate party this season — right in […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Alex Demczak knows firsthand the power of a really good motivational speech. While attending the University of Missouri, the former walk-on quarterback met best-selling author and speaker Jon Gordon, who was brought in to speak to the Tigers on occasion. Demczak says he connected with Gordon’s message and the two stayed […]
Photos by Catherine Rhodes Photography Family has always been the top priority for Sara Allen and Jacob Gibson. So, as the couple celebrated their nuptials with loved ones at the Missouri United Methodist Church, with a reception at The Atrium on Tenth, it was the family moments that stood out most. “We were incredibly thankful […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson It’s been a few years since Marcus Lucas called Columbia home. The Liberty native came to mid-Missouri to attend Mizzou, where he played for the Tigers, graduating with a business degree in 2014. After becoming an undrafted free agent for the Carolina Panthers, Lucas eventually settled in the Charlotte, North Carolina, […]
If you’re looking for a new kitten or just want to learn more about how to take care of them, then there’s an event for you this weekend. The Central Missouri Humane Society is hosting a kitten shower from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Lizzi & Rocco’s Natural Pet Market on Green Meadows Road. The free, […]
Get ready for a birthday celebration this weekend. The Morning Shag with Shags and Trevor, the morning show on classic rock station 96.7 KCMQ, is celebrating 10 years with a free birthday bash at 8 p.m. Friday at Rose Park. The Mercury Trio will perform a variety of classic rock songs and the first 96 […]
Photography by Captured by Kt (Katie Dahle) Anna Smith and Joe Langworthy made their wedding a celebration of all things Columbia. While attending college at Mizzou, Joe met and befriended Anna’s brother, which is how they first met. But it wasn’t until a few years later, when Anna came to Columbia to work at MU […]
Take a break and enjoy some laughs with Ponies Improv Comedy. This local improv troupe is based out of Talking Horse Productions and specializes in short-form improv games. From 7-9 p.m. Friday, the group will perform family-friendly improv in a “drop in, drop out” style, meaning attendees can come when they want, stay for however […]
To celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month, McNally’s Irish Pub is hosting a Pride Party tonight. The celebration at the pub at 7 N. 6th St. will include live music, piñatas, a photo booth, drink specials and a drag show with Divas by Design. There is no cover for the party tonight and 10% of all sales […]
Enjoy a selection of American songs as part of Fourth of July celebrations this weekend with the Missouri Symphony Orchestra’s Stars, Stripes, and Symphony concert. Set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Missouri Theater, this annual concert celebrates America and patriotic traditions with the national anthem, a Gershwin medley, selections from “West Side Story” and […]
Nothing says Fourth of July like fireworks, and the city’s annual Fire in the Sky celebration is set for Monday evening at Stephens Lake Park. The city of Columbia’s 70th annual Fourth of July event will begin at 6 p.m. on the western side of Stephens Lake Park with kids activities and crafts. Starting at 6:15 […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson The freedom to read is something that’s held particularly dear at Skylark Bookshop. So when reports of banned and challenged books began to increase, staff members took note. Just last year, there were more than 700 reported book challenges in the United States, according to the American Library Association’s annual State […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Many communities have adopted the concept of little free libraries over the past decade, small boxes installed in neighborhoods that encourage anyone to take or bring books. But it’s not that common to see an art gallery version. Unless you frequent the area near Rollins Road and Westport Drive in Columbia. […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson It’s been nearly six years since Shelly La Fata held a pop-up event at Cafe Berlin, selling giant, hand-made toasted ravioli and marking the official start of Pasta La Fata. And after several phases, from pop-up to community kitchen, the business is making a new home in a permanent location. Pasta […]
Get an early start on your Fourth of July celebration with your favorite puppy pal this weekend at Lizzi & Rocco’s Natural Pet Market. From 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Lizzi & Rocco’s will host its annual Freedom Fest at its Green Meadows location. The event, which benefits Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue, includes kiddie pools, a lemonade […]
