Events

Talk about flower power! There was a floral fixation that occurred during the Victorian era. It prompted people in England to start collecting one particular plant in a fierce frenzy. This huge horticultural hysteria was even given its own special name.

Art is a powerful means of expression. It gives voice to its creator’s thoughts and emotions and can move those who view it in many ways. Art can make us feel happy or sad, peaceful or agitated. But what if art could also be a powerful force for good?

Have a case of cabin fever? We have the perfect panda-dote! We know where your family can go to visit another country and culture by exploring six immersive environments, including a school, a traditional neighborhood market, and more.

Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day have both passed. But there’s still a wonderful way to spend the day with your gal pals tomorrow. You can attend a Women’s Show “chick”-full of shopping, fashion, food, health, beauty, fun, and surprises!

The a cappella aces of Take 6 have earned 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, 2 NAACP Image Awards, a Soul Train Award, and more. The acclaimed music producer Quincy Jones calls the group, the “baddest vocal cats on the planet.” With a set list including selections from gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop, this multi-platinum selling sextet has toured the globe and is regarded as the pre-eminent a cappella group in the world today.

This Valentine’s Day, give something from the bottom of your heart – and your feet! Take part in an unusual fundraising run for a worthy cause. Why is the run unusual? Here’s a hint: Many people give a romantic gift of underwear for Valentine’s Day.

There’s no doubt about it: Valentine’s Day and chocolates go hand-in-hand, just like sweethearts on a stroll. And if you’re looking for something fun to do with your sweetheart – or your circle of friends – we have a sweet idea for you.

Over the span of 20 years, Columbia, Missouri has become a mandatory stop on the festival circuit, largely as a place to discover new voices and fresh expressions of the evolving creative nonfiction genre at True/False Film Fest.

What do the blues and blue butterflies have in common? You’d be surprised! And you can learn at a spectacular, interactive family-friendly event happening over the next 3 weeks. There will even be a special event-within-an-event happening February 4-5.

On Saturday, February 4, the good citizens of one eastern Missouri town will be reeling in the years … as in doing the Virginia reel, the Paddle Dance, Schottische, and other dances from a bygone era. And while they’re kicking up their heels, these revelers will be wearing French colonial costumes.