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Lana’s Twisted Trees Brings Her Craft In Gemstone Tree Class

Just in time for a graduation or a Mother’s Day gift, grab some friends or simply register yourself for Lana’s Twisted Trees’ Gemstone Tree Class/Workshop at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Karma Care, LLC. Registration for the class is $30, which includes all required items except the base for the tree. It is recommended to bring […]

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Spirit of ’76 Fireworks Lighting the Sky with Spring Demo

Kick off the soon-to-be summer season with a fireworks display! At 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Spirit of ’76 Fireworks will host their 2024 Spring Demo and Display Choreograph Showdown, showing this season’s firework purchasing options. The event is free and open to the public and will provide vendors for food and drink options on-site. BYOB […]

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Molly’s Miles Run To Honor Officer Molly Bowden among Others

Run or walk for a cause on Saturday with the eighth annual Molly’s Miles, honoring officers fallen in the line of duty and their surviving family and friends. The run is presented by Fleet Feet and proceeds benefit the nonprofit Concerns of Police Survivors; attendees can register for a 5K, 10K or virtual run/walk. The […]

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Columbia Home Builders Association Hosts 2024 Parade of Homes

If you want inspiration or looking to see the newest homes in Columbia, look no further than the Columbia Home Builder Association’s Parade of Homes! From 1-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, take a tour through local builders’ and developers’ most recent homes. This event is free to the community, allowing to HBA to show […]

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CoMo Retro Game Convention Welcomes Enthusiasts For Third Year

The CoMo Retro Game Convention is back from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday with over 30 vendors, panels, game tournaments and more. Vendors will be selling games as well as gaming consoles, including Ataris and PlayStation 3s. Panelists will discuss the gaming industry among other topics. Tickets for the convention are $10 when purchased […]

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Unbound Book Festival Brings Authors From Near And Far

Today through Sunday, restaurants and venues in downtown Columbia are hosting the 2024 Unbound Book Festival. The festival will bring over 45 nationally and internationally acclaimed authors to discuss writing and read from their works. Tonight begins the festivities with the LitCrawl starting at 8 p.m. Numerous author readings will occur at multiple venues downtown. […]

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Columbia Area Earth Day Festival Celebrates with Large Lineup

This year’s Earth Day is on Monday, which means the Columbia Area Earth Day Festival is celebrating from noon to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 21! Over 150 booths will be downtown on Eco Avenue on Elm Street between 7th Street and 8th Street and into Peace Park. Live music on the Sub Shop and […]

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Missouri State Button Society Shows Off Collections in Columbia

For the first time in its history, the Missouri State Button Society is bringing its show to Columbia! From 1-5 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, the public can attend the Missouri State Button Society 2024 Show and view buttons reflecting time periods, fashions, cultures and more. Members of the society will […]

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Missouri Prairie Foundation and Grow Native! Host Native Plant Sale

Green thumbs will come together this Saturday at MU’s Bradford Research Center for a native plant sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Six vendors will be selling plants the day of, and four of those vendors also are accepting pre-orders. The vendors are Gaylena’s Garden, Hawthorn Chapter of Missouri Native Plant Society, Missouri Wildflowers […]

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Stephens College Celebrates Grand Opening of Center for Veterans

Come celebrate the grand opening of the Center of Excellence for Veteran Success at Stamper Commons on the Stephens College campus! At 10 a.m., tomorrow, the college will celebrate with remarks, a ribbon cutting and more to honor the new center for female veterans. Backed by Stephens’ Mission Promise Kept, the new center is dedicated […]

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That’s What She Said To Showcase Nine Local Women’s Stories

This Saturday, join nine local women at the Missouri Theatre as they tell their stories in this year’s second annual That’s What She Said event. Presented by Stephens College and directed and produced by Allie Teagarden, the event runs from 7-9 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. The speakers include Adonica Coleman, Augusta Cooper, […]

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CoMo Wing Ding Returns This Year At New Location

Looking to find the best wings in town? Ready your taste buds for the 32nd annual CoMo Wing Ding, presented by UCP Heartland and sponsored by TUMS. The event takes place at Logboat Brewing Company from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday. With the help of 30 local celebrity judges, eight restaurants will compete in three categories, […]

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Artist Marilynne Bradley Teaches Watercolor at Serendipity Salon and Gallery

Artists of all levels are welcome at this Saturday’s watercolor class taught by world-class artist and educator Marilynne Bradley at Serendipity Salon and Gallery. The Lines, Lines and More Lines: Geometrical Techniques for Watercolor class is 9:30 a.m. to noon and tickets are $75. Tickets include all supplies along with beverages and snacks. According to […]

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Sixth Annual Sip n Shop for Mareck Dance Hits Downtown

Mareck Center for Dance brings its sixth annual Sip n’ Shop downtown from 1-5 p.m. Saturday. Ten downtown restaurants and businesses are participating in the event to help promote Mareck’s upcoming performance of “Carmina Burana,” showing Apr. 26-27. The starting location is 110 Orr St. Studios, where those attending can purchase or pick up their […]

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The Carol Burnett Show Comes to Life in Columbia

Lights, camera, action! Columbia Entertainment Company brings to the stage “The Carol Burnett Show: A Series of Sketches” first performance at 7:30-9 p.m. tonight. Audience members can expect a laugh-out-loud time with exact scripts from some of the original show’s best comedy sketches. The shows are performed at the Columbia Entertainment Company at 1800 Nelwood. […]

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Hexagon Alley Invites Adults Only For Lego Racer Derby

For those racers looking for older competition, look no further. Hexagon Alley is hosting an adults-only Lego Racer Derby from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday. All racers at least 21 years old, whether beginner or experienced, are welcome. This derby is in partnership with Parker’s Brick Build. Tickets to enter the derby are $25, which gets […]

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Gentle Doctor Benefit Assists MU Veterinary Medicine Students

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine hosts the 37th annual Gentle Doctor Benefit at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Holiday Inn Expo Center. This year’s event theme is Bright Future and will include a social hour, dinner, silent auction and live auction, along with multiple raffles. The silent auction opened Tuesday. The night […]

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Pierpont General Store Hosts Third Annual Easter Event

Start your Easter festivities early by heading to Pierpont General Store for their Third Annual Easter at Pierpont event on Saturday. From noon to 3 p.m., enjoy events for the whole family, including face painting and a visit from the Easter Bunny, as well as bottomless mimosas for those age 21 and up. The event […]

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Plume Is Hosting The Art of Charcuterie Workshop

Say cheese! Carrie from Graze brings her artistry to Plume, teaching how to arrange a charcuterie board in the Art of Charcuterie Workshop. Thursday, April 4, learn delicious meat and cheese pairings, other ingredients to add and how to make your charcuterie boards for the right occasions. The workshop is 6:30-8 p.m. Tickets are $69 […]

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The Burney Sisters Say Farewell to Columbia

Join The Burney Sisters for one last Columbia hurrah during their Farewell Show at Rose Music Hall on Sunday, April 7. The show is all-ages and starts at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 if purchased in advance and $12 at the door. The sisters, Emma, 16, and Bella, 14, […]