Lizzi and Rocco’s—a pet market local to the Columbia area—is planning a Dog Easter Egg Hunt event for April 13! The event will include an easter egg hunt for all participating puppies where dogs can roam around the lawn and sniff out treats hidden inside of plastic eggs. Some eggs even include store coupons and …
Is fashion your ultimate passion? Discover the 81st annual Student Designer Fashion Show hosted by Stephens College in Columbia. The event will feature garments showcased through a fashion show produced fully by Stephens College fashion students. The event will have showings at 2 PM, 4:30 PM, and 7 PM on April 26 at Windsor Auditorium …
Local Columbia boutique, Plume, is hosting their Spring Fling Open House March 6–8, 2025. The Spring Fling Open House will include new items from vendors including St. Patrick’s Day decorations, Easter gifts, spring apparel, and jewelry. “Many of our local makers have restocked and brought new items in. We have a new loose tea that …
Want a night of elegance and classiness the day before Valentine’s Day? Attend the FRS You Have My Heart Gala, an black-tie event aimed at supporting first responders. The event will be located at the Northeast Event Center at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Columbia with doors opening at 5:30 PM, on February 13. The …
C’mon down to Columbia Mall this weekend, January 25 and 16, for the free Columbia, Mo Comic & Toy Winter Show. There will be 60 vendor and artist spots in the Level Up corridor. The vendors will be buying and selling toys, comics, posters, cards, pop vinyls, Kaiju, Pokemon, anime figures, vinyl records, and other …
Helmi’s Gardens in Columbia is known for its eclectic offerings—from its rare houseplants and unique planters to the menagerie of animals that call the place home. So it should be no surprise that its Fall Festival will be just a little bit different.
The Candlelight Concert series takes classical music and elevates the experience with thousands of candles to create a warm, intimate listening atmosphere. These concerts will be held in Columbia, Jefferson City, Kansas City, and St. Louis.
From the motocross course to the mountain bike trails to the swimming beach to the campgrounds, there’s a little something for everyone at Finger Lakes State Park. Once a coal mine, it’s now one of Boone County’s most popular spots for recreation.
William Duncan Vandiver, congressman from Missouri who is perhaps most known for saying “I’m from Missouri, you’ve got to show me,” died on this date in 1932.
The Missouri State Teachers Association was founded in Columbia. It was one of the nation’s first organization for teachers.
There are thousands of mushrooms waiting to be found in Missouri.
In an atypical year for food, our staff got creative in the kitchen.
You still have time to see Small Towns, Big Stories, a free exhibit documenting 75 years of the Missouri Photo Workshop, which photographs small Missouri towns annually. Peek into the changes of our landscape and culture as you view 121 images.
Do you delight in twinkling lights and spectacular sights during the holidays? Do you find joy in dazzling displays of illuminated Christmas characters, ornaments, and more? Then this magical, free drive-through light display fills the bill.
Missouri History Today December 10, 1921: Boone Hospital Opens For Patients
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Talk about an event that’s ripe for the picking! Maybe you didn’t grow any tomatoes of your own, or maybe you just really like them. Either way, you won’t want to miss a free Tomato Festival on Thursday Sept. 7. It’s a treat for your taste buds.
Butterflies aren’t only beautiful, they’re beneficial. They do a wide range of environmental good, including pollination, natural pest control, and as a food source for birds and other insect-eaters. You can learn more at an engaging event.
After only 6 days, Sparky’s Ice Cream in Columbia was told to cease making ice cream made with chopped cicadas. The quirky ice cream shop is known for making wacky flavors. Besides cicada, they have made crab rangoon, dill pickle, and other interesting varieties. Maybe when the cicadas come back Sparky’s will again offer ice …
With its authentic English fare, 44 Stone Public House is a favorite hangout for Columbia locals and visitors who enjoy its welcoming atmosphere. The carefully crafted menu has a devoted following. Which dish is destined to be your favorite?
The cold days of the end of winter get you dreaming of summer. And tomatoes. You can make these recipes with tomatoes you can find in a supermarket just to get a taste of summer, then make them again during tomato season for a true treat.
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.
On February 12, 1899, Missouri was in the middle of a terrible cold snap. It was -16˚ in St. Louis. Columbia recorded its coldest day ever, with 26˚ below zero. There it was -20˚ or colder for eight straight days! On the 12th, Springfield dropped to 29˚ below zero – it’s the coldest night ever!
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.
On December 27, 1908, A. Ross Hill was named President of the University of Missouri on this date. He was responsible for much of the university’s growth, including building the “White Campus” and expanding the Extension Division, the Graduate Program, and the College of Education.
You don’t have to travel all the way down the river to New Orleans to get a taste of luscious Louisiana cuisine in Missouri. Bonus: It’s in a renovated historic hotel.
8 Great Places for Inexpensive Eats in Missouri
This article was originally published in our September 2020 issue. The growing desire for farm-to-table, sustainable food is drawing customers back to the traditional meat market and the craft of cutting, trimming, and packaging meat. Missouri’s butcher shops do more than just sell meat—customers appreciate the personal service, specialty products, and expertise. From small towns …
Blessing of the Animals, First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt St., Columbia Pets will receive a collar as a sign of their blessing on Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 16 Hitt St. in Columbia (next to Uprise and Ragtag). The Blessing of the Animals will take place from 4-5 p.m., with a costume contest preceding the …
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