Mid-Missouri PrideFest is returning to Columbia for an entire weekend of events. The fest, which has been a part of the local LGBTQIA+ community for more than 18 years, is being held at Rose Music Hall on Saturday and Sunday starting at noon. People are welcome to enjoy a street fair from noon to 6 […]
On Friday, community members are welcome to join Relay For Life of Boone County to celebrate survivors, remember those lost and fight back as a community to end cancer. The relay is set for 5-10 p.m. at Dexheimer Shelter at Cosmo Park. Relay For Life is the world’s largest volunteer-based fundraising event. The tentative schedule […]
It is officially fall, which means (hopefully) cooler weather is here to stay. This weekend there is no better opportunity to enjoy some time outdoors along with food and games than at the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture’s 13th Annual Harvest Hootenanny. From 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Columbia’s Agriculture Park, attendees will have a chance […]
Photos By: L.G. Patterson When La Tolteca opened its doors to customers in May, it was less of a grand opening and more of a homecoming. After years of working in different cities across Missouri, owner Carlos Hernandez decided it was time to get back to Columbia. “I am so happy to be back,” he […]
What’s better than experiencing talent and good food on a Friday night? Sticky’s Cabana, an outdoor music venue in Columbia, is hosting Werkstock on Friday with multiple artists and Siden Down Home Smoked BBQ food truck. There will be more than 15 artists performing different genres of music including hip-hop and rock. The 70s inspired […]
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 […]
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 […]
A new Scooter’s Coffee is getting closer to being a part of Ashland residents’ daily routines. In January, Dick Otke Construction Co. began pre-construction on the franchise in Ashland, located at 601 E. Broadway. Evan Thill, the business development manager, says the final piece of the puzzle is installing all the equipment. “Some pieces are […]
For those who love cooking, drinking and learning about new cultures, head to the MU Family Impact Friday for a Malagasy Cooking Class. Attendees will learn how to cook the traditional foods of Madagascar with the headline artist of the event, Aina Cook. After the cooking class, people will get to relax and enjoy tasting […]
The family-owned company Imo’s officially announced its St. Louis style frozen pizzas will be in grocery stores in Missouri and 13 other states. As soon as the first week in October, residents in Columbia could start seeing frozen Imo’s Pizzas in local retail stores including Walmart and Schnucks. The St. Louis style pizzas also will […]
The third annual Missouri Fire Service Charity BBQ Smoke-Out is back, this time with a new partnership. This year, the event at the Elks Lodge is partnering with Mid-Mo Cornhole to bring in a cornhole tournament to Columbia. There will be a novice and a professional division within the tournament, so people at different skill […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Logboat Brewing Co. announced Tuesday a new monthly initiative where brewers will be sharing their pilot projects with the public. (Pilot brewing systems are the smaller, secondary systems used by breweries that allow new recipes to be tested on a smaller scale.) Logboat says its brewers put a lot of energy into recipe development and […]
Fall may not have officially started, but the flavors, fun and festivities of fall have begun. Wednesday, those involved in the Mid-Missouri Kickball League will be participating in an axe throwing happy hour at COMO Axe Attack, located at 901 Safari Drive, Suite 105 in Columbia. Anyone in the league plus a guest is welcome […]
Grab some friends and head over to Günter Hans European Pub & Café for the first ever bingo night. Seating opens at 6:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Günter Hans charges a $5 deposit per ticket, which will be refunded upon arrival. If this inaugural bingo night does not fit your schedule, […]
A local brewery has released a new light lager to perfectly close out the summer. On Friday, Broadway Brewery announced the new Light n’ Snappy American light lager is officially on tap at the pub. Broadway Brewery says this lager, brewed with German pilsner malt and flaked brown rice with 4% alcohol by volume (ABV), […]
Plans are underway for a swim, scuba and travel company to build a new facility on Vawter School Road. Columbia’s local dive shop, Captain Nemo’s, was purchased by Diventures in 2020. Diventures hopes to build a full-service swim and scuba center, including classes on safe dive training. According to the company’s marketing material given out […]
Aria Luxury Apartments’ newest phase of buildings has incorporated an area for commercial space, and one of the first businesses has officially opened to the public. First State Community Bank opened its doors Sept. 1 on the first floor of the endeavors phase. The buildings are three stories, with the first floor completely dedicated to […]
