January 2022

Fresh Air And Fresh Produce

If one of your resolutions was to eat a healthier diet, plan a trip to the Columbia Farmers Market this Saturday. The market is open inside the MU Health Care Pavilion from 9 a.m.-noon. Get out and get some fresh air and fresh produce. The selection varies by season but often includes fruits and veggies, […]

Cat/Camel And … Puppy?

Yes! There’s a puppy yoga event Saturday, Jan. 22, at 1:30 p.m., at Lizzie & Rocco’s Green Meadows location. They’re partnering with Sarah’s Studio and Second Chance to help you  stretch your limbs, open up your chest and possibly open up your heart. What’s better than downward dog with a dog? Spend some time with […]

Stock Up For Spring

We featured Victory Gardeners and its owner Laura Flacks-Narrol in our May/June 2021 issue of Inside Columbia magazine. Sadly, we’ve learned that they will not be growing any plants this season, due to a variety of factors, including a need for more economic stability and restrictive neighborhood regulations. Instead, the business is having a seed […]

Tour A New “I Do” Venue

All newly engaged couples are invited to a bridal showcase Sunday, Jan. 23 at Eagle Knoll Golf Course in Hartsburg. The showcase will be held  in the course’s  brand new venue: View 18. From 12-3 p.m. you can tour the venue while it’s decked out in full elegant decor, mingle with wedding vendors and enjoy […]

Win A Wedding!

If you’re engaged but have put your “I Dos” on snooze, maybe ‘cuz you can’t fund the fun, Y107 is giving away a chance for five lucky couples to get married on Valentine’s Day at The Blue Note! You have until Thursday, Jan. 20, to submit your story on why you’re a perfect couple to […]

Another Reason To Feel Like A Star

One local bridal shop recently posted on Facebook how excited they are about the new gowns they have coming in, saying, “Gowns for our brides with amazing curves are coming soon.” Star Brides’ goal is to be able to help all brides of all sizes find their perfect gown. Learn more here.

Sewing Things Up

Visit the Center for Missouri Studies in Columbia through Jan. 28 for a chance to see the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt during its final mid-Missouri exhibition. In late 2018, the State Historical Society of Missouri and Missouri Star Quilt Company, in partnership with the Missouri State Quilters Guild, teamed up to create the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt. […]

Pose Like Pros

Wedding photos are a prized part of every couple’s big day. But just like wedding dresses and menus, styles change. Here’s a snapshot of the hottest trends in wedding photos and videos for 2022 from some experts in the industry courtesy of brides.com. Couples are opting for more candid, natural shots versus overly posed pictures, […]

“I Do” Review

Meet with local wedding industry experts who can help take the stress out of planning the perfect day by visiting the Central Missouri Wedding Expo this weekend. These professional experts are ready to offer their knowledge in creating the vision that you want for your big day. You’ll also be entered to win a $10,000 Wedding […]

How Mag-nanimous!

The Columbia branch of the Daniel Boone Regional Library is having a magazine giveaway this Saturday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. You can get free issues of magazines of all types from 2020. Browse children’s mags, cooking, news and lots more! FREE! Reminder: This branch is closed today, Thursday, Jan. 13, while new technology […]

Saturday Night’s Alright For …

… experiencing an incredible tribute band at The Blue Note! Elton Dan and the Rocket Band is touring the nation channeling one of rock’s greatest, most colorful and prolific performers — the legendary Elton John. Fun, flashy and theatrical, the group, formed in 2014, has played in 18 states to date as well as in […]

Take That, Chi-town!

Chicago may be known as the Second City, but in this case, it’s Columbia! Our very own Ragtag Cinema was chosen for the second screening of the only 35mm print of an award-winning film BEFORE it heads to Chicago on a five-city national tour! Winner of Best First Feature Award at the 2021 Berlin International […]

Register For A Morning Run

On Saturday, Jan. 22, at 9 a.m., join other runners and enjoy a morning on Rhett’s Run at Cosmo Park. This 4.3-mile trail run will take racers through the scenic twists and turns of this hilly, well-maintained single track course.   The race starts and finishes at Antimi Shelter. All participants will receive a long-sleeved performance […]

Walk To Honor MLK

On Monday, Jan. 17, walk to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a Candlelight Walk And Memorial Celebration in his name. The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the Armory Sports Center, and proceed to the Memorial Celebration at St. Luke UMC where a service will be […]

Root Cellar Puts Down Roots At New Home

The Root Cellar announced it will be moving to 1203 Rogers St. (former site of the Drum Shop building). A Facebook post says they’re excited to be close to their friends Ozark Mountain Biscuit & Bar and Logboat Brewing Company, and ask that we please be patient with them as they make the transition.  The […]

Sup & Sip At Glenn’s

Make plans now to enjoy Glenn’s February Dinner and Wine Series on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. Delight in a four-course dinner crafted by Glenn’s executive chef, accompanied by a wine pairing guided by Glenn’s sommelier. According to the website, the menu for the February installment will be coming soon. Rest assured it will […]

Adding To The Brunch Bunch

Beet Box is upping its Sunday brunch game by adding other items to its menu. In addition to offering a weekly Sunday brunch special, the menu will now include more basic brunch staples for “the less adventurous.”   The items include: cheddar biscuits and lamb gravy, honey yogurt with warm fruit and granola, Babka French Toast, […]

BBQ Boo Hoo

One of Columbia’s bastions of barbecue bid adieu this past Saturday, Jan. 8. Lutz’s Barbecue, reknowned for not only its ‘cue but also its craveable crispy made-in-house chips, is no longer open here in town, after a ten-year run. The  good news? Lutz’s Jefferson City location is still able to fill catering needs. Burl Lutz […]

Help To Quit Smoking

If stopping smoking was one of your resolutions, check out Quit Now Classes from the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. Classes are available online for free and take place every other Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Using tobacco in any form weakens the immune system, which makes it harder for your body to fight disease. If you continue […]

Spreading Accurate Info

With the recent surge in cases, COVID is on all of our minds. Want to learn the latest stats on where we’re at in Boone County?   The Daniel Boone Regional Library is a ready resource. You can see the total number of  cases, total hospitalizations, the number of patients released from isolation and more […]