2022

Head to the Loop in Columbia on Sunday to find a plethora of locally made goods from area vendors. The Loop Spring Maker Market is set for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at the Pop-Up Park at 807 Business Loop East and will feature products from…

Rose Music Hall will begin its monthly free movies in the park next week with "Almost Famous" showing at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Park. Each month through October, Rose Music Hall will host a free movie in Rose Park where people are…

Fans of vintage, antiques or even just bargain hunters may want to head to the Midway Antique Mall on Saturday for the Midway Outdoor Flea Market & Craft Show. Set for 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the Midway Antique Mall, the one-day…

Ready to garden? If you're still looking for some plants to add, there's two opportunities to do so this weekend. From 9-11 a.m. Friday, the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture will hold a Tomato & Pepper Bucket Giveaway at Central…

A new Columbia coffee house will open this weekend, but this one is unlike any existing coffee shops in the area. Tiny Town Play Café seeks to serve both parents and their young children through a play space-coffee shop hybrid. The new…

Your wedding photos should be something you look forward to seeing and sharing. But for those of us who are self-conscious, insecure or just generally camera shy, having those photos taken can be an anxiety-inducing thought. There's even…

Congratulations, you're engaged! Now you have to plan a wedding, and there's so much to think about! Luckily, there's plenty of help available. When it comes to picking the date and finding the right venue, local wedding planner…

While many grooms are far more involved in wedding planning, there are some who prefer to leave the bulk of the plans to the bride. But on the wedding day, there's plenty to be done and the groom needs to know ahead of time what your…

After spending months of planning and preparing, every bride wants to have a perfect, smooth wedding day. But that's not always the case. Last-minute issues and surprises often pop up, but with some additional prep work, every bride…

Broadway Brewery has two new beers available this week. The brewery, which recently opened a new taproom at 15 S. Ninth St., has added Dashi, a Japanese lager brewed with brown rice, fresh lemongrass and a touch of kombu. The lager is…

Spring commencement has finally arrived for thousands of Mizzou students. Commencement ceremonies will begin at 1 p.m. Friday and continue throughout the weekend, with 5,828 students being recognized, according to a news release from…

A unique event is happening in Columbia on Saturday: Meet an Arabian Horse Day. Hosted by Central States Arabian Horse Association, the free event is part of "Meet an Arabian Horse Month" and will give attendees the opportunity to meet,…

Weekends are a great time to visit some of the nearby communities, and Saturdays are especially good for a visit to Rocheport. Throughout the year, the Rocheport Area Merchants Association holds Second Saturdays, which are free to…

If you're looking for a new companion, or maybe just some immediate snuggles, DogMaster Distillery is the place to be on Friday. From 6-8 p.m., Second Chance will be at the distillery at 210 St. James St. with a variety of dogs, all of…

The heat this week has helped remind us all that summer is just around the corner and area spraygrounds have opened for the season. Columbia Parks and Recreation announced this week that Stephens Lake Beach and the spraygrounds at…

Movies in the Park returns to Columbia this week, with "Luca" set to show at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Cosmo Park. Movies in the Park is put on by Columbia Parks and Recreation, and features a different movie showing at Cosmo Park, 1615…

Are you a fan of pies? A pie expert or connoisseur? It's time to put those taste buds to the test! Peggy Jean's Pies is hosting an Epic Pie Tasting on May 26. Here's how it works: After purchasing a ticket, you'll swing by Peggy Jean's…

Walk On's Sports Bistreaux is moving into Columbia with a planned opening later this year. The Louisiana-based chain, co-owned by NFL quarterback Drew Brees, offers Cajun-inspired game day fare and is going into a Lindner property at 541…

Staffing issues are continuing across the country, and one local spot has announced a change in hours because of it. Top Ten Wines announced late last week that staffing issues have caused a schedule change and the wine bar will no…

A friend of mine took an herbal supplement known to be good for digestion and was excited to see improvement in her constipation symptoms within one week. She purchased several bottles, never missed a daily dose, and recommended the herb to…