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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, […]

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Solar Eclipse To Darken Mid-Missouri Skies

On Monday, April 8, mid-Missouri will experience a total solar eclipse similar to the eclipse in August 2017. Columbia will see approximately 94% coverage of the sun by the moon from 1:53-2:02 p.m. If you’re interested in experiencing full-totality, you can travel south of Jefferson City or St. Louis, as well as the Bootheel. According […]

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Celebrate St. Patty’s Day With These Local Deals and Events

Mark your social calendar for Sunday, March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day! As this year, the day falls on a weekend, bars and restaurants in Columbia’s downtown have deals all weekend long. Here’s a round-up of a few. A few bars and restaurants on North Ninth Street are continuing their annual tradition of hosting a […]

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Stephens College To Offer New Women in Trades Program

A new, free workforce development program is coming to Stephens College in April. The Women in Trades program looks to bridge the current gap of women in high-earning trades, such as carpentry, transportation and construction. As Stephens College’s website states, “Fewer than 15% of skilled workers in high-demand trades are women.” The program was announced […]

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Pho Quan Viet Cuisine Hosts Soft Opening At New Location

From 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday to Monday, March 25, Pho Quan Viet Cuisine is hosting a soft opening at their new location at 2016 Paris Road in Columbia. The soft opening will have a limited menu as the business looks to improve and make changes due to the move. In a social […]

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Old School Pizza Brings First Pop-up To Columbia

A new pizza business is hitting the Columbia food scene for Pi-Day! Old School Pizza took pre-orders in early March for their first pop-up at Beet Box on Thursday, March 14. In a social media post on March 4, the business announced its first pre-order pop-up, as well as its owner and chef, Jody Schomaker. […]

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Lululemon Gifts Nourish Smoothies to Customers

Lululemon is gifting customers smoothies from Nourish Café & Market to celebrate their grand opening at the Shoppes at Stadium on March 15. According to a post on social media, Nourish is partnering with Lululemon this week to help celebrate the opening of the new permanent store. Through Friday, the first 25 customers each day […]

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Pasta La Fata Features New Items on the Menu

Pasta La Fata is featuring multiple new items on the menu this week. Customers can purchase the meatball sandwich, Marylou’s new lemon velvet cake and short rib ragu on creamy polenta. According to a post on social media Pasta La Fata is hosting meatball sandwich week. “The bread is new and improved, and fabulous and […]

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El Poblano Offers Traditional Mexican Flavors in Columbia

El Poblano Grill & Cantina has taken over the former location of Seasoning 63, a popular Chinese restaurant, in Columbia. According to a sign on the door in September 2023, Seasoning 63 temporarily closed on Aug. 26, saying it would return soon. El Poblano Grill & Cantina then took over the spot at 2513 Old […]

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The A-Frame Winegarden Reopens for Spring

The A-Frame Winegarden has officially reopened after closing for the winter season. According to a post on social media, The A-Frame will be open throughout March, weather permitting, from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from noon to 9 p.m. on Sundays. The A-Frame offers nice views, small bites, wine and more […]

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Son of a Gun Releases Updated Cocktail Menu

Son of a Gun has released a new cocktail menu for the season, featuring two brand-new cocktails and four crowd favorites from previous menus. According to a post on social media, the menu includes the sinning ginny with gin, lemon and cinnamon; the hotter in hell tequila drink with lime, mango and habanero; the silly […]

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Günter Hans Announces Spring Changes

Günter Hans European Pub & Café has announced spring changes to the menu and hours. According to a post on social media, Günter Hans has dropped a new cocktail menu with some different concoctions and old favorites. “Revamping each season’s menu is one of our favorite things to work on. Our team of bartenders work […]

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Plume Invites Community to Annual Spring Open House

Gifts for Mother’s Day, graduation, birthdays and more have never been easier with Plume’s annual Spring Open House! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, you can peruse new locally-made gifts, goodies and spring decor at one of Plume’s most popular events each season. Tickets are $10 and grant you 60 minutes of shopping, a […]

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Tiger Community Credit Union To Host Home Buying Coffee Talk

Whether you’re purchasing a home for the first time or purchasing your forever home, home buying can be a stressful process. At 10 a.m. Saturday, get your questions answered and meet other homebuyers or those searching the market at the Home-Buying Coffee Talk event hosted by Tiger Community Credit Union and Tiger Community Mortgage. A […]

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Drybar Officially Opening in Columbia

Drybar Columbia, a blowout salon, is opening its doors for the first time on Friday To welcome the new salon to Columbia, new customers can take advantage of the barfly member deal, which is expiring Thursday, and prices increase to normal rates on Friday. The founding double is $76 a month, which is normally $90, […]

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Boone County Historical Society Welcomes New Members

The Boone County Historical Society is proud to announce the addition of new trustees and officers to its esteemed board of directors, marking a significant chapter in its rich history of preservation and promotion of local heritage. Earl Coleman has been appointed as the society’s board president for the years 2024 and 2025. David Wilson, […]

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Cousins Maine Lobster Visiting Logboat Brewing For One Day

Love lobster? Then the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck coming to Logboat Brewing Co. on 3-8 p.m. Wednesday is not to be missed! The business prides itself on being family-owned with its lobster being sourced from Maine. Three different rolls that will be available include the Maine roll, which is chilled lobster with mayonnaise on […]

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Job Point’s YouthBuild Sent a Student to the White House

Job Point’s YouthBuild recently sent a student to the White House to represent the Midwest as a delegate to Cultivating Possibilities: White House Youth Policy Summit 2024. Braeden McCollum spent the first day of the trip focused on pre-event training, networking and preparation for the second day of the conference, which put McCollum and youth […]