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Community Plant Swap Set For Saturday

Plant lovers have a chance to swap plants this weekend at the Gene Martin Secret Garden just off of the children’s area of the Columbia Public Library. People can share and swap plants, cuttings and seeds from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. Attendees can bring all kinds of plants, including houseplants or outdoor garden plants, along […]

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Heritage Festival and Craft Show Returns To Columbia

The annual Heritage Festival and Craft show is returning to Nifong Park in Columbia this weekend., offering a chance to travel back in time. The free, historical festival put on by Columbia Parks and Recreation has entertainment ranging from traditional tradesmen demonstrating lost arts to a handmade craft show with more than 70 vendors. There […]

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Makers Market To Shake Up Your Plans

This Friday, hang out with local makers starting at 5 p.m. for a night filled with creativity. The market, located at Cafe Berlin, will have records, jewelry, art, glassware and more until 9 p.m.  After 9 p.m. the music will begin with local musicians and Matt F. Basler from St. Louis. Thanks to its sponsor, […]

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Free Event For Kids Set For Saturday

This Saturday, parents are welcome to bring their children to Orr Street Studios for a free creative afternoon. From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, kids can let their creativity shine through art. All ages are welcome to join. There is no cost and no need to sign up, just stop by and have fun! For more […]

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Columbia Pet Expo Unleashes New Giveaways

Treats Unleashed Pet Expo is back and better than ever. Enjoy free samples, a one-day sale, paw printing, cake walk and a chance to adopt a pet! The expo is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Treats Unleashed at 1400 Forum Blvd. The fun-filled day will have activities for all family members, including the four-legged […]

Twilight Garden Party To Grow Your Plans

The annual Twilight Garden Party is back! On Thursday, join Hummingbird Vineyard & Winery, The Food Caboose and Callaway Fields, LLC for a leisurely night of plant shopping from 4-9 p.m. at Callaway Fields in Mexico, Missouri. Attendees can save 35% on everything in stock including trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, succulents, houseplants, wind chimes, pottery, […]

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New Dance Studio To Open In Columbia

A premier dance studio, which offers different kinds of classes for all experience levels, is opening in Columbia. The grand opening of Dance Expressions Studio is set for Monday at 3200 Penn Terrace in Columbia. Anyone is welcome to stop by and check out the studio between 4-6 p.m. Dance Expressions Studio offers classes for […]

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The Southern Rose Launches September Saturdays

The Southern Rose Monogram & Gift Boutique is launching its new September Saturdays. Every Saturday throughout September, The Southern Rose will have fun promotions that differ each week. This Saturday, The Southern Rose is offering 20% off all jeans and denim. If you are shopping online, you can still get the discount just use the […]

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Gunter Hans To Change Its Hours of Operation

Günter Hans European Pub & Café is making a big change to its schedule. Starting Monday, the downtown staple will be permanently closed Mondays and Tuesdays but will add new Sunday hours of 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Günter Hans also announced on social media it will now be available to host private events seven days a […]

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Annual Cycling Swap Meet to Ride Into Town

The Walt’s Annual Cycling & Outdoor Gear Swap Meet is back. The fall swap meet is set to take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Walt’s Bike Shop, 1217 Rogers St. in Columbia. Walt’s Bike Shops asks you to bring your used outdoor, cycling or fitness equipment prepared with a price tag. Before attending, […]

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Cars & Coffee Event Set For This Weekend

Car and caffeine enthusiasts have the perfect opportunity to combine the two at an early morning event this weekend. Cars & Coffee is set for 8-10 a.m. Saturday at Joe Machens Toyota, 1180 Vandiver Drive in Columbia. Anyone is welcome to attend the event. Multiple food trucks will be there, including 12 Baskets Kitchen and […]

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Skylark to Celebrate its Fourth Birthday

This weekend, Syklark Bookshop is celebrating four years of business.  From 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday,  Skylark is thanking the community for its support over the years by giving away free books to all customers that purchase something. There also will be local authors at the birthday party available to sign and talk about their books, […]

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Big Muddy Boat Ride Series Sails Into Town

On Saturday, join Columbia Parks & Recreation for a two-hour interactive experience to learn all about the Missouri River, including what mysteries it holds. All children must be accompanied by an adult. To participate you must pre-register by calling Columbia Parks & Recreation and requesting seats or clicking this link and filling out a search form. The […]

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New Exhibit Opens To The Public

The State Historical Society of Missouri, in collaboration with the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri, is inviting the public to view a new exhibit now through Nov. 5. The new exhibit, Mr. Pruitt’s Possum Town: Trouble and Resilience in the American South, is a free exhibit sponsored by the National Endowment […]

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Logboat to Host Pop-Up Art Tent

This weekend, David Coil with Coil Construction will be collaborating with local artist Michael Marcum to work on creating artful doors, using unique materials from area construction sites. From 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Logboat Brewing Co., anyone is welcome to watch the pair work as they create art using pieces of local architecture. People are […]

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Open Mic Night Set For Friday

This week, bring your dancing shoes, your favorite instrument and your best vocals to an open mic night! Hosted by Love Coffee, doors will open at 6 p.m. Friday at the shop at 15 Business Loop 70 E.,  with music starting at 7 p.m. People will have a chance to show off their skills, enjoy […]

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Tiger Nutrition Reopens Under New Ownership

A nutritious Columbia favorite has reopened its doors, with a new look and new owners. Tiger Nutrition held a grand reopening late last month with new owners Kristina and James Weston. You might recognize the shop by its new bright blue door, located at 47 E. Broadway, suite B. Kristina Weston also has incorporated new items […]

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‘Stranger Things’ Dance Party To Turn Your Night Upside Down

This Friday, turn your plans upside down at The Upside Down Get Down: A Stranger Things Dance Party at 9 p.m. at The Blue Note. DJ Requiem will be playing ’80s jams to recreate Hawkins in 1984, as seen. on the Netflix original series “Stranger Things.” General admission tickets are $7 and tables are $10. For more […]

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I-70 Showdown Car Show Drives Into Town

KC Showdown Promotions is hosting a car show on the Business Loop in Columbia in an effort to bring Kansas City and St. Louis car enthusiasts together in mid-Missouri. The show is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday with awards set for 6 p.m., all at 1615 Business Loop 70 W. The event is open to […]

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Construction Begins on New CoMo Cooks Shared Kitchen

Construction on the new CoMo Cooks shared kitchen has officially started. The kitchen has been temporarily located on Walnut Street while the permanent location gets built on the Business Loop. The Loop says the new space is a 3200-square-foot street-level space located at 14 Business Loop 70 E. The expanded kitchen will have several cooking […]