Missouri History Today July 20, 1910: The Christian Endeavor Society of Missouri begins a campaign to ban all motion pictures that show kissing between nonrelatives.

Missouri History Today, July 21, Ozark debuts on Netflix, with Lake of the Ozarks as the setting.

Missouri History Today May 27, 1977: Star Wars opens in the St. Louis area—at only one theater!

Missouri History Today May 26, 2011: Warner Bros.’ sequel The Hangover II opens as scheduled, after a Missouri judge denies an injunction.

The Untold Story of Wyatt Earp in Missouri

Lawman Wyatt Earp is immortalized in books and movies, but he first wore a badge in the Missouri town of Lamar. When he left town a couple of years later, there was a warrant out for his arrest. Why did Wyatt want to forget his life in Lamar?

New Businesses, Virtual Visits with Santa, Bike Rides, and More in Columbia

Drive-in Movies, Charity Events, Wine Tastings, and more in Columbia

Plus, check out a new art exhibit or make a ceramic bowl.

Art Exhibits, Outdoor Movies, Virtual Drag Shows, and More Happening in Columbia

Joplin Gets an Independent Movie Theater

The atmosphere was the perfect fit for the vision Holly and Bradley had for an independent movie theater in Joplin. On April 13, they opened Bookhouse Cinema at 715 East Broadway. The theater exhibits film series based on classic masterpieces and runs special features highlighting the Cranes’ favorite directors.